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Hypothyroidism and Founder in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Clinical Signs NOT Obesity or Founder
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Diagnosis
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The Truly Hypothyroid
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Hypothyroidism (HT) is a frequently misdiagnosed condition in adult horses that are overweight and have chronic founder. A sample measuring the two thyroid hormones, T3 and T4, is usually taken to confirm the diagnosis. The problem with this diagnosis is two fold:
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Truly hypothyroid horses are unthrifty, have poor appetites, and are mildly depressed.
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The blood levels of these hormones are quite variable in the healthy horse and do not accurately reflect thyroid function.
This article discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of hypothyroidism in adult equines. Hypothyroidism has been well documented in newborn foals and for more information see:
Hypothyroidism in Foals.
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~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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Discussions on Hypothyroidism in Adult Equines
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 | Hypothroidism | 1 | 7 | Jul 5, 08 |
 | Research Summary: Thyroid Supplementation for Weight Control? | 1 | 1 | Feb 11, 08 |
 | Thyroid symptoms ? | 1 | 3 | Sep 25, 07 |
 | Thyroid supplementation -- probable misdiagnosis | 1 | 2 | Sep 19, 06 |
 | Why is HYPOThyroidism Constantly Misdiagnosed? | 1 | 11 | Jan 23, 07 |
 | Thyroid Tumor | 1 | 2 | Jan 26, 06 |
 | Newly diagnosed hypothyroid | 1 | 8 | Dec 26, 05 |
 | Hypothyroid Adult Horse and Need for Testing | 1 | 4 | Feb 17, 05 |
 | Diagnosis of Thyroid Condition | 1 | 3 | Dec 18, 04 |
 | Swollen Thyroid and Stim tests | 1 | 2 | Nov 2, 04 |
 | Cushings/Hypothyroid and low neutrophils | 1 | 9 | Aug 6, 02 |
 | Soft Tissue weakness/damage in hypothyroid horses | 1 | 7 | Apr 30, 02 |
 | The myth of the cresty neck. | 1 | 5 | Jul 12, 01 |
 | Hypothyroidism | 1 | 7 | Mar 1, 04 |
 | Hypothyroid Confusion | 1 | 4 | Aug 23, 00 |
 | Blood draws for Hypothyroidism | 1 | 2 | Aug 18, 00 |
 | Puzzled????? | 1 | 6 | Jun 14, 00 |
 | Long hair coat | 1 | 5 | May 22, 00 |
 | Suspect misdiagnosed thyroid "problem". | 1 | 4 | May 14, 00 |
 | CONFUSED! | 1 | 2 | Apr 16, 00 |
 | Hypothyroidism in foaling mares | 1 | 4 | Feb 27, 00 |
 | Thyroid Problem? | 1 | 6 | Apr 4, 04 |
 | Thyroid Medication | 1 | 2 | Jun 2, 99 |
 | Hypothyroid? | 1 | 2 | May 17, 99 |
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