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Hypothyroidism is rare in Beagles. But if you notice a change or irregularity in your dogs skin and hair just like excessive shedding, don’t just think that it is because of skin infection caused by fleas and ticks. Excessive shedding is also the result of hypothyroidism.

The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. It is consist of two lobes located at the base of the neck. This gland is known for it produces thyroxine, a hormone that regulates the body’s metabolic rate. This hormone controls how quickly the body burns calories and makes proteins. When thyroxine is not produced sufficiently, hypothyroidism occurs.

Hypothyroidism affects dogs between 4 to 10 years old and is common in middle to large size breeds. It is also common in neutered dogs than in intact animals.

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Aside from being a famous television, film and comic book subject, Beagle breed is originally popular as hunting dog. This breed is known to have two unique characteristics; weak legs and crooked back. These two characteristics are the reasons why they are prone to various illnesses; one is the intervertebral disk disease.

The vertebral column and intervertebral disks of a Beagle is just like any other dogs and cats as well. It is also similar to humans. This vertebral column, also known as the backbone consists of a series of small bones called vertebrae. These small bones surround and protect the spinal cord. The spinal cord is important because this spinal cord is a collection of nerves wherein information is transmitted between the body and brain. Once the spinal cord is damaged, a dog’s sensations and normal movement of the body is greatly affected. The dog’s vertebrae are separated by intervertebral disks. These disks are soft tissue structures that allow normal movement of the spine from head to tail.

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