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One of the most difficult things to treat in our dogs is the presence of some type of skin allergy- while there are a number of different types of allergies affecting dogs, by far the most common is that known as atopic dermatitis. But how do we know that it really is a skin allergy or something else. There is a number of cases where problems with your dogs thyroid gland can be underlying the development of the allergy issue and can make it seem like your dog is suffering from allergy. So let’s take a look at this connection, how it affects our dogs and what can be done about it. Stay tuned to learn more.
Hi there Lyndall Pinchen, canine naturopath from canine vitality and welcome to my channel, Happy healthy dogs .Thankyou so much for being here today and if you are new to my channel than don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and click on the little bell to be notified .
Your dogs thyroid gland is located in their neck and produces a hormone called thyroxine, which controls a dog’s metabolism. When the gland doesn’t produce enough of this hormone, your dog may begin to experience symptoms of hypothyroidism. This condition is very undiagnosed and it can cause a whole host of chronic disease patterns. Typically in dogs it is considered an autoimmune disease where your dogs immune system attacks the thyroid tissue causing damage to it. While this and skin allergies are obviously 2 different health issues, there are actually a number of similarities between them both. Let’s take a quick look at these firstly:
Similarity in symptoms- so Both skin allergies and hypothyroidism in dogs can show similar symptoms, such as skin problems. These skin issues can include dry, flaky skin, hair loss, itchiness, and recurrent skin infections and ear infections. This similarity in symptoms can sometimes lead to the wrong or a confused diagnosis.
Secondary Infections: Dogs with untreated hypothyroidism often have a compromised immune systems, making them more susceptible to skin infections. This can exacerbate skin problems, making it difficult to know the difference between the original skin allergy and any secondary infections that might occur.
Autoimmune Component: Some skin allergies in dogs have an autoimmune component, where the immune system reacts excessively to allergens. And in most cases of Hypothyroidism this is cause from autoimmunity as I mentioned earlier so in these cases, the dysfunction in the immune system that is leading to the hypothyroidism is also potentially leading to the development of skin allergies.
AND FINALLY, thyroid hormones have an impact on the overall health and functioning of a dog's skin and hair. When a dog has hypothyroidism, the reduced levels of thyroid hormones can lead to changes in skin texture and coat quality, making them more prone to skin problems and allergies.