Nachreiner, R.
Genetic autoimmune thyroiditis in dogs.
Not exact matches
While the exact mechanism of the
autoimmune thyroiditis remains unknown, it is stated in current research that the
genetic predisposition combined with environmental triggers initiate the
autoimmune response to the thyroid gland.
This condition is called
autoimmune thyroiditis There is a strong
genetic component to this disease.
The breed has a
genetic predisposition to an
autoimmune illness called canine
thyroiditis.
The not - for profit Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA: www.offa.org) has semi-open registries for hip dysplasia & Legg - Perthes disease, elbow dysplasia,
autoimmune thyroiditis, congenital cardiac disease, patella luxation, deafness, and several other
genetic disorders.
Autoimmune thyroiditis, an inherited form of hypothyroidism in dogs, will also produce low FT4 levels, as can a number of
genetic abnormalities.