Thyroid problems causes weight gain, constipation, muscle pain, stiffness weakness, seizures and infertility. It can cause depression, changes in appeance like , hair loss especially around the tail and skin infections.
A high thyroid level means that your dog is producing too much of the thyroid hormone. Owners with a hyperthyroid dogs usually notice increased urination and drinking, weight loss, and hyperactivity. There are many causes, but it can generally be well controlled on a medication given by your Veterinarian.
When your yorkie has high thyroid levels it means that it is producing to much(Hyperthyriodism) and it is controlled by a drug called Tapazole. It can be somewhat dangerous.
Just like a person, animals that have high thyroid levels should be treated by a veterinarian with drugs that stabilize and control the levels so the animal is comfortable and safe.
