Testing for thyroid issue 甲狀腺測試

 
When your dogs are suspect to have thyroid disease, many vets (in Hong Kong) would suggest  your dogs to take a T4 test (which measure total hormone circulating in the blood).  However, diagnosing thyroid issue using T4 test alone can be misleading:

當你的狗是有甲狀腺疾病，許多獸醫（在香港）會建議您採用T4測試 （測量在血液中循環的總激素）.  但只使用T4測試診斷甲狀腺問題可能引會誤導：  

Predisposed to vaccine related side effects 傾向對疫苗有副作用的品種

In previous blog post on potential causes of thyroid disorder, we mentioned vaccination being one of the major causes of thyroid disorder (Potential causes of Thyroid Disorder 甲狀腺疾病的潛在原因).

之前的blog post中提到甲狀腺疾病的潛在原因, 我們提到接種疫苗是甲狀腺疾病的主要原因之一(Potential causes of Thyroid Disorder 甲狀腺疾病的潛在原因).

Here are a list of breeds that are more predisposed to vaccine-related side effects:
以下列出傾向對疫苗有副作用的品種有：

More on symptoms of Thyroid Disorder 甲型線症狀

In a previous blog, Hyper vs Hypo ; 高 vs 低, we listed some of the classic hypothyroid symptoms.  However, by the time you notice these symptoms, there might be substantial damaged done to the thyroid gland already.  Here are some of the more subtle symptoms that if you noted, please go see your vet:

在以前的Blog中, Hyper vs Hypo ; 高 vs 低,我們提到一些經典的甲狀腺功能減退症狀. 但其實當你留意到這些症狀的時後, 甲狀腺有可能已經受會損壞. 這裡有一些比較微妙的症狀, 如果你留意到, 請跟你獸醫跟進：

More dogs with Thyroid issue 甲狀腺病增加

Why are we hearing more and more thyroid issues every day?  Thyroid disorder is on the top 10 canine conditions (see:Top 10 canine conditions in 2011年10大狗病). Some might say the increase is due to the fact that we are more aware and more testing are being done but the following issues that causes thyroid disorder should not be overlooked:


為什麼我們每天聽到越來越多的甲狀腺問題？甲狀腺疾病是排名前10位的狗病. (看:Top 10 canine conditions in 2011年10大狗病). 也許有人會說增加是由於我們更清楚了解甲狀腺疾病而進行更多測試, 但不容急視下列導致甲狀腺疾病的原因：

Stress and Thyroid Health 壓力與甲狀腺健康

We all know, stress is damaging to our health.
我們都知道壓力的是對健康有害的

Adverse Reaction 不良反應

有研究表明頻繁的接種疫苗可以對狗的健康做成影響. 你知道在美國成年犬有新的疫苗接種指引? 指引建議核心疫苗每3年或以上才接種. 最好可以給你的狗的禮物是幫助他們天然地提高免疫力！

Studies have shown frequent vaccinations can be harmful to your dog's health. Do you know in 2011 American Animal Hospital Association has issued new vaccination guideline for adult dogs? Core vaccines are recommended to be given in an interval of 3 years or greater. Best gift you can give to your dog is to help your dog improve immunity naturally!

Top 10 canine conditions in 2011年10大狗病

While the majority of these conditions are curable, they can become chronic and expensive to treat.  The result is based on 485,000 insured pets.

雖然大多數這些病是可以治愈的但他們可成為長期 (慢性病) 和治療昂貴. 結果是根據被保的485,000寵物 (狗及猫)

Dogs - Top 10 Conditions Ear infection Skin allergies Skin infection Non-cancerous skin growth Upset stomach Intestinal upset/diarrhea Arthritis Bladder infection Bruise or contusion Underactive thyroid

狗 - 10大狗病 耳部感染 皮膚過敏 皮膚感染 非癌變的皮膚生長 胃部不適 腸道不適/腹瀉 關節炎 膀胱感染 擦傷或挫傷 甲狀腺功能低下

See full article here: http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/VPI-names-top-10-canine-feline-medical-conditions-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/773988

Also see / 其他:
- Ear Infection 耳仔感染
- Joint Supplement / 關節補充品
- How to help your dog to deal with Arthritis? 如何幫助你患有關節炎的狗？
- Probiotics 益生菌 (Many skin problem and digestive issues can be solved by adding probioticsa and enzyme; 許多皮膚問題和消化問題可以添加益生菌 和酶素來改善)
- Potential causes of Thyroid Disorder 甲狀腺疾病的潛在原因

Potential causes of Thyroid Disorder 甲狀腺疾病的潛在原因

Besides genetic predisposition, here are a list of potential causes of Hypothyroidism (Thyroid Disorder) (Hyper vs Hypo ; 高 vs 低).

除了遺傳外, 這裡是甲狀腺功能減退的原因(甲狀腺疾病):

Breeds prone to hypothyroid / 一般易有低甲品種

越來越多不同的品種的狗不在一般高機會有甲狀腺疾病 (低甲) 清單上有甲狀腺問題. 就在幾天前，我遇到了一隻有甲狀腺疾病的混種狗, 她當時肚腩很大. 

Outside the usual list of breeds with thyroid disorder, there are more and more dogs in different breeds are having thyroid issues. Just the other day, I met a mix breed dog with thyroid disorder, she had a very round belly.

Hyper vs Hypo ; 高 vs 低

 有很多人都搞不清楚什麼是甲狀腺功能超活 (高甲)及甲狀腺功能減退 (低甲).

• 高甲是當甲狀腺時變得異常活躍, 通常高甲主要影響貓隻. 
• 低甲是高甲的相反, 而它是常見影響狗比貓多. 

 A lot of people are confused with what is Hyperthyroid and Hypothyroid. 

• Hyperthyroidism is when thyroid gland become hyperactive and often it often affects cats.  
• Hypothyroidism is the opposite of Hyperthyroidism, it is a condition more commonly see in dogs than cats. 

Classic symptoms of Hypothyroid: - Sluggishness - Weight gain, - Dry Dull Coat, Hair Loss - Slow Heart weight - Recurrent infections - Intolerance of cold

甲狀腺功能減退(低甲)的典型症狀： - 疲倦 - 體重增加 - 毛变得 乾枯無光澤及脫毛 - 心跳变慢 - 時常受感染 - 不能容忍冷天氣

通常甲狀腺功能減退症的狗有免疫系統問題, 今日就幫您的狗加強免疫系統!

Usually dogs with hypothyroidism has immune problems so to avoid thyroid disorder, strengthen your dog's immune system today.

Also see / 其他:

- Herbs: Kelp / 香草药:海帶

- Heartworm 心絲蟲 

- Shar-Pei Fever, Swollen Hock Syndrome 沙皮熱 

- Blue-Green Algae (Spirulina) 藍藻(螺旋藻)

- Ear Infection 耳仔感染 

Herbs: Spirulina / 香草药: 螺旋藻

Another great herb that can help your dog from inside and out. 另一種偉大的藥草，可以從內到外幫助你的寵物.

What is it? It is a super food.  Spirulina are blue green algae.	這是什麼？ 這是一種超級食品。 螺旋藻是藍綠海藻
Benefits -          Spirulina helps detoxified the body -          Spirulina protects the kidney from  side effects of medications -          Spirulina protect virus from entering cell -          Spirulina aims enzyme production and digestion -          Chlorella has twice the nucleic acids that helps prevent cancer and tumors -          Both Algae (Spirulina and Chlorella): protects liver from toxins  reduce blood pressure and cholesterol reduce inflammation great for skin and coat great for thyroid function rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and chlorophyll	好處 -          螺旋藻有助於身體排毒 -          螺旋藻保護腎臟受藥物的副作用影響 -          螺旋藻保護病毒進入細胞 -          螺旋藻助酶生產和消化 -          小球藻有兩次核酸, 有助防止癌症和腫瘤 -          兩種藻類 (螺旋藻及小球藻): 保護肝臟受毒素影響 降低血壓和膽固醇， 減輕炎症， 對皮膚和毛髮有盖 有助甲狀腺 含有豐富的維生素, 礦物質, 蛋白質, 抗氧化劑, 必需脂肪酸, 葉綠素
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