Sudden Aggression and Your Dog’s Thyroid #81

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Have you experienced sudden onset aggression, fear or behavior change with your dog? Imagine if I could give you a pill to solve any behavior challenge. Now, in some cases, there might actually be a pill that can help. We’re looking at what you need to know about your dog’s thyroid.
In the episode you'll hear:
• About my dog Stoni and her sudden lunging at another dog.
• What I learned from Dr. Jean Dodds about sudden onset fear and aggression.
• About the importance of getting a complete thyroid panel for your dog.
• What I noticed with Decaff and her fear of thunder.
• About Buzz’s vestibular disorder episode and his thyroid panel.
• How hormones impact behavior.
• Why behavior is not always a choice for us or our dogs.
• How behaviour change could become triggered by events.
• The importance of noticing sudden changes in your dog.
Resources:
Dr. Jean Dodds’s Website (Hemopet) - hemopet.org/
Thyroid Articles by Dr. Jean Dodds - drjeandoddspet...
TUFTS Reference: Behavioral Changes Associated With Thyroid Dysfunction In Dogs by W. Jean Dodds DVM (W. Jean Dodds, DVM and Linda P. Aronson, DVM) - www.dogs4dogs....
Video Blog: Understanding Your Dog’s Triggers - susangarrettdo...
Podcast Episode 29: Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog - • Understanding and Prev...
Podcast Episode 79: Reduce Anxiety and Grow Your Dog’s Confidence with These Pro Dog Training Tips - • Reduce Anxiety and Gro...
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@juliehaller2984 3 года назад

Just today I was able to refer someone to this podcast, as their normally chill dog is suddenly reactive! Thank you!

@PSralla Месяц назад

My dog Winslow is a black mouth cur mix and he recently became aggressive with my husband and bit him in the lip and on his hip. Then he bit his main person, by adult son. This is triggered by drying the dog after swimming and with just seeing my husband. I will have him tested for thyroid issues or we may have to put him down.

@bonieveseachrist4126 5 месяцев назад

We rescued a dog that has a bad aggression problem. She's been with us for 3 days already, attitude is very aggressive and territorial. The old owner left her to another person for 5 days after that her attitude changed . They told us that she's been grumpy, aggressive and territorial. The thing is we haven't brought her to the doctor. I don't know what to do with her.

@jc20241 4 месяца назад

People making home cooked dog food or training treats should probably add a little iodized salt to their recipes.

@KarlaandZac 3 года назад

Are you talking about hypo or hyperthyroid? As a human doctor I would expect aggressive behaviour to be associated with hyperthyroidism? From your podcast it sounds as if you are talking about hypothyroidism?

@1truthseeking8 3 месяца назад

Completely fail to address the toxic effect of SEED OILS, GRAINS & carboNhydrates and other plant toxins like oxalates phytates lectins etc FROM plants ...your dog NEEDS HIGH FAT RAW CARNIVORE diet.

@DogsThat 3 месяца назад

Hi! Here's a podcast where Susan talks about diet that might be interesting for you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OhlV8M10O2U.html

@robinrutherfordcost4748 3 года назад

Around the 13 month mark my youngest Dobe thought he would try to take over. Now his older full brother is a Therapy Dog and is so mellow and laid back, but he also wasn't going to let that happen. Try finding a vet to neuter during the pandemic. We found one. In the meantime they've been separated for a little over a year now. Just baby gates. Zoso, the pup, also has head tremors, which I guess are also focal seizures. My fellow dog club member is the one that suggested Jean Dodds. Red Zeppelin, the older full brother does have a bit of skin issues (Hound & Gatos wet food has stopped the feet licking), never thought about it for the pup, but he's definitely more fearful than Zepp. So far working with the pup on increasing his confidence. Now we can sit in the same room without muzzles on and everyone in their own chair. The games definitely help. Now to get the pup tested.....

@azogal53 3 года назад

Dr Jean Dodds also helped me with a rabies vaccine reaction more than 10 years ago. She's absolutely wonderful, so generous, so brilliant and doing some great research to boot. Thanks for another valuable podcast. 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

@success4sports 3 года назад

I wish I had found your site earlier! I have an Aussie that runs on the high side of normal. We did a full Thyroid panel from Michigan State. I had recently switched to a wet fish based food which took him over top and into aggressive outbreaks. I changed his food to a limited ingredient type, and he is back to himself, happy and a love! I am now extra careful about food and treats. I was so upset when it happened and had no idea food and Thyroid could be causes. It was so easy to fix once identified. My Aussie was just turning 2 so I had to ask the vet to have it done. It is not normal to run a thyroid on a young dog. When I asked I was just looking for anything and everything that could help figure out the sudden change. So glad we did it all!

@BestrongBrookie Год назад

Thank you for this video. It may have saved my dogs life.❤

@cindyclark3969 3 года назад

I wish I had known this 8 years ago. A friends dog suddenly became aggressive. Knowing this could have been life saving.

@dogsrgodsspelledbackwards3340 3 года назад

Wow, I have been down this road with my Malamute when she was about 5. My vet picked up on the possibility of an imbalance and test results showed a low level and was put on thyroid medication. She was absolutely a changed dog. Her behaviour went back to being a loveable dog. I’ve always kept the possibilities of more cases in my current dogs, however this podcast just brought it to my forehead. There’s so much to having a dog and making sure it is taken care of from all angles is important. Thanks Susan G. Another podcast to tell people about and to subscribe to your channel.

@kdsalinas88 Год назад

Yes my Malamute as well! Then it appeared again in one of my main dogs, grandsons! Getting him on meds as we speak!

@cristinapavan8545 3 года назад

Another perfectly timed podcast! My German shepherd is 19 months old and he's been having issues with vomiting and diarrhoea for quite a few months. The vet did a blood and stool sample and suggested microbiotics which we have been using for 3 months with some results but not a resolution. She also suggested an endoscopy trying to get to the bottom of the issue. In the meantime for the past 4 weeks my dog became a bit strange with me by the end of the day. He would growl and snarl at me if I try to take his collar off. About half an hour ago he was lying down and touching my foot with his paw so I started caressing the side of his belly and he bit my hand, not badly but enough to leave his teeth mark. Straight after this he sat in front of me and put his paw on my shoulder which seemed like an apology. I contacted the vet to see if she is going to give him a thyroid test. Sorry for the long comment but thank you Susan for these educational blogs!

@azilefirst9866 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much

@melamorales Год назад

I've been reading about "rage syndrome" in dogs because it seems to fit what is happening to my dog. I'm going to have a complete thyroid panel run on him now (if he doesn't kill me first). I love this dog so much, but he is scaring me.

@Jsneebs42 8 месяцев назад

This same thing is happening to us with our GSD 18 months. What were the results?

@melamorales 8 месяцев назад

@Jsneebs42 All testing came back normal so we decided to try phenobarbital on him because there is the theory that rage syndrome is actually seizure activity. So far it seems to have helped.

@janestewart1409 3 года назад

Great to know because my guy now barks and growls at kids, adults and anything moving. He is even grumpy with me if I disturb him on the couch. Will look up the exact panel to ask for. Wrote to Jean Dodds a few years ago and she replied in less than 12 hours. I was impressed that someone so famous would help a little unknown me.

@marybethsabol1350 3 года назад

I had a sheltie and a standard schnauzer that became fearful all of a sudden at about age 2. Unfortunately they were before Dr. Dodds report. I keep track of Thyroid levels on my shelties since they are prone to Thyroid issues

@eowso Год назад

My vet thinks my 6 y.o. dog may have hypothyroidism (has non-pathogenic hair loss). I remember my dog being fearful and aggro after desexing. Can desexing bring on hypothyroidism?

@jc20241 4 месяца назад

My Maggie had vestibular issues last year. Absolutely heartbreaking. She has a left head tilt now but is ok. She also has seizures sometimes !!

@bonniegessler3574 5 месяцев назад

We are planning on rescuing a 3-year-old calico springer with aggression issues this has been so helpful I really truly believe we can fix him❤

@bethl7399 Год назад

I wonder if if this is a reason we hear about pit bulls that just snap. As a pitty mix owner, this is something i worry about. My own boy has started submissive urniation. He is 2 now and started doing this in our bed ... up really sucks. We have no idea why. We are not yelling at him. Normally my hubby is just talking baby talk to him .

@Surferchicusa Год назад

I rescue and rehabilitate "aggressive" pit bulls, and it's just heartbreaking that so many dogs are euthanized or dumped at high kill shelters because they are misdiagnosed or labeled as "they just snapped!" The reality was that most of the dogs listed as aggressive have thyroid issues.

@JennyYasi 3 года назад

My dog Bee is on thyroid hormone, discovered after she went nuts and attacked Tigerlily. She's been fine ever since! I'm wondering about the relationship between hormones and immune system as my german shepherd M'Ocean is allergic to chicken and maybe also to grass! Inflamed feet! I was thinking I was going to neuter him May 11, now I have an appointment to discuss with his veterinarian. I'm nervous that neutering could make immune system issues worse. SO discouraging to have a 100 lb energetic dog with chronically inflamed feet. I was thinking neutering would make life easier when we go hiking (he's got a super temperament but sort of like handling a stallion) but now I'm not sure how much hiking he will really be able to do. I totally didn't expect immune system problems. I was looking at hips and elbows etc, not immune diseases in GSDs.

@nycc802 3 года назад

Thank you for that. I had never think of that and will discuss with my vet. Never thought that’s sudden changes can be cause by the thyroid would be involved. Thanks Susan another 10 ****** show

@novicedog1 3 года назад

I want to contact my vet and ask for the "Complete Thyroid Test". Is there a more clinical or medical name for the test that I want? Thank you!

@ABrookfire Год назад

I think this might be it! I’ll get our girl dog checked out. Thk u!

@kat200214 3 года назад

Totally agree! Also, for some dogs that have had traumatic experiences/lives, anxiety medication can work wonders. Sometimes dogs just need that help before you can train.

@laynekirkpatrick3817 3 года назад

Brilliant! I would have never considered hormones for behaviour changes like aggression or fear. Thank you!!!!! I wish I had had this information for my previous pup who was very fearful - thunder, loud noises - and no one (including our vet) could discern why. Thankfully my current boy is as brass as they (Border Collies) come. He is emotionally balanced and nearly "bullet proof" in all situations.

@inezhoffman3807 3 года назад

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Great content! Thanks for sharing!

@pascaleburnet7583 3 года назад

I learned something today and will keep it in mind in case it happens to my dogs or friends' dogs. Thank you!

@gabrielahonegger8451 8 месяцев назад

Thank😊you

@janemary2365 Год назад

Thank you that was definitely food for thought. I have noticed changes in my dog and was thinking hyperthyroidism or hypo I get them mixed up.

@DogsThat Год назад

Glad it was helpful, Jane!

@m.maclellan7147 3 года назад

Wondering if Susan's dogs were raw fed at the time. I have raw fed in the past, & was thinking of going back to it. Also, my French Bulldog has recently been a bit nervous riding in the car, now I am wondering !

@RaptorsGirl 3 года назад

No, all three of those dogs were raised on kibble. I changed to raw feeding during the last year of Stoni's life. Buzz and DeCaff were changed over at the time as well.

@tracymills3174 3 года назад

I knew a lady diagnosed with mental disorders, to the point of being institutionalized, with many experimental treatments, and years later she discovered the root cause of her issues were related to her thyroid and diabetes.

@janestewart1409 3 года назад

Strange they discovered her hypothyroidism so late because it is so common to us women over 60. Back before Covid struck, there were 6 women in my sunroom and 5 of us had hypothyroidism.

@theresaharris1517 Год назад

Susan, help! After watching the video I saw where Hounds and Gatos was suggested as a food option. I order the dry and wet. I gave my Frenchie 1/3 of both. If my dog is allergic it will she immediately break out in red looking rash ?? Once she finished that food I took her outside to poop. That’s when I noticed the rash on her belly😵 I’m trying to figure out what caused it?? Can there be a food allergy that shows up in a matter of minutes??? Please help?

@theresaharris1517 Год назад

I gave my Frenchie 1/2 children’s Benadryl I hope I’ve not hurt my Frenchie 🙏🏻

@SnowMushroom Год назад

You should call your vet

@kat200214 3 года назад

I spot a Tater bum at 0:38! So cute

@DogsThat 3 года назад

Great eye for detail! 💙

@estherwerner6452 3 года назад

I have a puppy who will have some naughty aggressive times! And I don't know what I should do to punish\get rid of the aggressiveness! He is will nip and growl at me and my nieces and nephews when he is eating or chewing on a bone sometimes! He is a Shetland sheep dog.

@m.maclellan7147 3 года назад

If you look at "show notes", (click on the button on the upper right under video, it will show up!), there is a podcast about aggression! Please do watch that and get proactive. Aggresion is something very serious, even in a relatively small dog ! Good luck.

@DogsThat 3 года назад

Esther, here is one of Susan's resources on Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog from the show notes. dogsthat.com/podcast/29/

@DogsThat 3 года назад

With a puppy, it might be normal puppy biting, there are two videos to help, plus another on resource guarding Esther. Here are the links for you. Help! How do I STOP Puppy Biting?! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6WpFeiJUxTQ.html 4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HmKUv7pQYQU.html Resource Guarding: Dog vs Dog Aggression ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-11bkaaX7LXY.html

@johanna8206 3 года назад

It's so refreshing to hear a trainer talk about this! Thyroid issues are just one of the many factors that come to mind when I hear the mantra "no bad dogs, just bad owners", but it can be hard to get some people to realise that sometimes a behavior has nothing to do with how the dog is being raised/trained. 🙄 FWIW, anytime there is a sudden change in a dog, health- or behavior-wise, its important to ask what has happened or changed just prior to the new problem (chemical exposure/new topical flea treatments, recent round of vaccines, diet change, etc.). I know it's taboo to talk about, but there is a TON of published science linking vaccines to behavioral changes (fear/aggression) in animals, along with MANY respected conventional and holistic veterinarians and veterinary immunologists (including Dr Dodds) who agree on this matter. Here's a small sampling of the science: Influence of pediatric vaccines on amygdala growth and opioid ligand binding in rhesus macaque infants: A pilot study; Laura Hewitson et al. Acta Neurobiol Exp (Wars). 2010. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20628439/ Behavioral abnormalities in female mice following administration of aluminum adjuvants and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Gardasil; Rotem Inbar et al. Immunol Res. 2017 Feb. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27421722 Cognition and behavior in sheep repetitively inoculated with aluminum adjuvant-containing vaccines or aluminum adjuvant only; Javier Asín et al. J Inorg Biochem. 2020 Feb. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31783216