Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Dogs & Hypothyroid Disease

Did you know dogs could have thyroid disease called hypothyroidism? Common causes of hypothyroidism are: Genetics, lack of exercise, nutritional factors, stress or cortisol therapy and toxins.  This glandular destruction can be attributed to causes that are avoidable.  Foods for Hypothyroidism:  Iodine, such as seaweeds. Zinc sources –beef, oatmeal, chicken seafoods, bran, spinach seeds and nuts. Copper: organ meats, eggs legumes nuts. Tyrsine: soy products, beef, chicken and fish. 
Herbs are perfect holistic treatment for hypothyroidism. Seaweed, licorice root and Siberian ginseng are used to enhance whole-body systems. Check with you holistic vet for the proper protocol.




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