Relationship between thyroid function and sex hormones in female German shepherd dogs
Paola Scarpa,
Filippo Tagliasacchi,
Francesca Iavazzo
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundSeveral variables influence the serum concentration of thyroid hormones in dogs, including breed, age, drugs, and concurrent diseases. However, data regarding the interaction between thyroid function and the estrous stage of female dogs are limited.HypothesisEstrous stage may influence thyroid function in German Shepherd dogs.MethodsLongitudinal, observational, non‐randomized cohort study. The dogs were monitored during the complete estrous cycle, and different stages were determined by vaginal cytol… Show more
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