Hypothyroidism in Golden Retrievers and Cocker Spaniels: The Underdiagnosed Metabolic Condition

Hypothyroidism is one of the more common endocrine problems vets diagnose in adult dogs, and it shows up far more often in certain breeds than others — Golden Retrievers, Dobermann Pinschers, Irish Setters and Cocker Spaniels among them. The tricky part is how easily the early signs get written off as ageing or weight gain rather than a treatable h...