How Do You Treat Endocrine Disease In A Dog?
Your dog’s endocrine glands, located in various parts of his body, produce the needed amount of hormones to keep him active and healthy when they are functioning correctly. When an endocrine gland malfunctions, it can cause a number of problems in your pooch. Learn to identify the symptoms of endocrine disease in your dog in order to provide him with the correct treatment. Schedule your dog for radiation treatments if thyroid tumors are the cause of her hypothyroidism. Your veterinarian will check for an enlarged thyroid and then order blood and biopsy tests to determine if the tumor is benign or cancerous. Thyroid cancer is rare in a dog. Your vet may prescribe iodine supplements for thyroid problems that are not cancerous. Treat your dog for Cushing’s disease, another endocrine disorder, with symptoms that include excess water consumption, over-eating, a bloated stomach and muscle weakness. Depending upon the severity of the disease, your veterinarian may prescribe a serious of corti
