Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Improvement in myocardial dysfunction in a hypothyroid dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Flood, Julie A & Hoover, John P
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An 8-year-old, male, Alaskan malamute was evaluated for a 2-week history of lethargy, inappetence, and distended abdomen. The dog was diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism, exhibited facial myxedema and had myocardial dysfunction with ascites and pleural effusion. Myocardial function improved and facial myxedema and effusions resolved with levothyroxine supplementation.
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