Doberman Pinschers are among the breeds that are possibly predisposed for developing autoimmune thyroiditis, a type of hypothyroidism that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. Autoimmune thyroiditis is not the same as hypothyroidism, though the majority of dogs — such as Raven — will eventually develop hypothyroidism.

**Used with permission from the Doberman Pinscher Update, Nestlé Purina PetCare.

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Doberman pinschers screened autoimmune thyroiditis