Sentences with phrase «juvenile hyperparathyroidism»

It is uncommon for dogs with juvenile hyperparathyroidism to have parents who are clinically affected by the disease; once a dog is diagnosed with the condition, they typically are not bred.

If your dog has an abnormally high level of parathyroid hormone in the blood, this will confirm the diagnosis of juvenile hyperparathyroidism.

Because of the actions of parathyroid hormone on the kidneys, dogs with juvenile hyperparathyroidism often have increased thirst and urination.

The first sign of juvenile hyperparathyroidism is usually stunted growth.

Juvenile hyperparathyroidism leads to a constant state of elevated parathyroid hormone, affecting calcium and phosphorus balance within the body.

The first documented cases of juvenile hyperparathyroidism were diagnosed in German Shepherds and they continue to be the breed most commonly diagnosed with this condition.

Juvenile hyperparathyroidism is an inherited, autosomal recessive trait.

Juvenile hyperparathyroidism is a rare, inherited condition of German Shepherds.