Standard Doberman pinscher, Tibetan terrier, Boxer, Alaskan malamute, American cocker spaniel and Shetland sheepdog are the dog breeds with the highest risk of hypothyroidism – reports a study published in Canine Medicine and Genetics.
Hypothyroidism is a commonly diagnosed endocrinopathy in dogs. This study aimed to investigate the frequency and risk factors for diagnosis of hypothyroidism in UK primary-care practice. Dogs diagnosed with hypothyroidism were identified by searching electronic patient records of primary-care practices participating in VetCompass. A cohort study design estimated one-year period prevalence and incidence risk for hypothyroidism.
The study included anonymised clinical records on 905,553 dogs across the UK. Overall, 2,105 cases diagnosed with hypothyroidism were identified, showing that 0.23% are affected with hypothyroidism each year in the UK. Across all breeds in the UK, 24 breeds showed increased risk of hypothyroidism and nine breeds showed reduced risk.
Based on veterinary information from a large sample of dogs, hypothyroidism is shown to be diagnosed in around one in 400 dogs each year in the UK. The risk of diagnosis of hypothyroidism varied widely across breeds. Awareness of this information can help UK dog owners and veterinary professionals to spot cases of hypothyroidism earlier and therefore to commence treatment sooner to protect the welfare of affected dogs.
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