If you are a raw feeder be mindful of the quantity and type of raw meat and bone you choose to feed your dog.
Feeding too much
of the same cuts of meat such as necks, gullets, and head meat still containing
the active thyroid tissue may produce dietary-related hyperthyroidism caused by
ingesting active thyroid tissue contained within the raw meat and bone.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the
thyroid glands over-produce thyroid hormone, causing a constant state of
metabolic hyperactivity. Clinical signs include increased thirst and appetite,
excessive urination, vomiting, weight loss, and increased heart rate.
Feeding your dog
raw is undoubtedly the best diet you can give your dog. Make sure you are
feeding a variety of protein sources and cuts of meat (thigh meat, etc.) so
that your dog isn’t just eating a steady diet of raw meaty bones/necks that
could contain active thyroid tissue.
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