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Congenital Hypothyroidism

Body function:
Immune & Autoimmune
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Congenital hypothyroidism is a genetic condition affecting the thyroid. Dogs with the condition lack an enzyme needed for proper thyroid function. The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion, meaning both parents must be carriers for a litter to risk developing it.
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