W. Jean Dodds, DVM, felt compelled to write about two legends that persist about thyroid disorders and vaccines. She presents this as myth versus truth.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, June 23, 2016.
As the thyroid gland regulates metabolism of all body cellular functions, reduced thyroid function can produce a wide range of clinical manifestations, many mimicking those of other causes. Thus, recognition of the condition and interpretation of thyroid function tests can be problematic.
INSIGHTS: Dr. Dodds’ discussion is thorough and revealing. Veterinary teams will benefit from discussing this article at a staff meeting to be sure everyone is on the same page. Representatives selling vaccines may find answers to some objections that have been difficult to discuss.