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2016 What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce and secrete enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is located in the mid-neck region near the voice box (larynx). In dogs, the thyroid gland is made up of two separate lobes that lie on either side of the windpipe (trachea). Thyroid hormones play […]
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The lens of the eye is normally transparent, allowing light through to the retina in back of the eye. A cataract causes the lens of the eye to become cloudy or opaque, decreasing or eventually blocking light to the retina, causing impaired vision and eventually blindness. Cataracts can be hereditary or caused by disease such […]
Water Toxicity in Dogs
It’s hard to believe, but your dog can actually drink too much water. Water intoxication, while rare, can cause hyponatremia, a condition which can be life-threatening due to low sodium levels. Playing in the water for long periods, drinking from hoses and sprinklers too long can be hazardous to your dog. When too much water […]