Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)
- Volume 39 Issue 5
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- Pages.1013-1016
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- 1999
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- 2466-1384(pISSN)
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- 2466-1392(eISSN)
Primary hypothyroidism in Jindo dog
진도견에서 발생한 후천성 갑상선 기능저하증
- Oh, Tae-ho (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University) ;
- Park, Hee-myung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University)
- Received : 1999.10.15
- Published : 1999.10.25
Abstract
A four-year-old female Jindo dog was admitted to the hospital because of bilaterally symmetrical alopecia and inappentence. Systemic abnomalities detected on physical examination were obesity, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, mental dullness and hypothermia. Dermatologically symmetrical alopecia on the back, trunk and dorsal tail, and ventral hyperpigmentation were observed. Also face was very tragic. The level of basal