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.
Autoimmune Thyroiditis in Dobermans
