[Dailydrool] Hypothyroidism and aggression

[Emily W. Dodd]

Any droolers out there with a hypothyroid hound? I'm awaiting blood work
results from the vet this morning because our Sally may be dealing with
this. She's had a sudden onset of unprovoked aggression toward Beauregard,
as well as being generally anxious and ADHD-like. Not to mention the bald
spots on her belly and hindquarters and finicky eating, among other
symptoms.

We called the vet to get a referral to a behaviorist because Sally suddenly
started fighting with Beau over the past week, with their tussles increasing
in quantity in each day. Their first fight (which we thought was a fluke)
was on New Year's Eve that resulted in Sally having a tooth extracted. The
vet brought both of them right in for tests and physicals to rule out any
medical causes first -- she said the first thing that came to her mind was
the thyroid.

I'll have more to report this afternoon after I speak with the vet but was
hoping for some thoughts and advice in the mean time.

Drool to all!
Emily
Sally and Beau
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