Breeding a Maltese That May Have a Thyroid Problem
by cathy
(edgewater,fl.32141)
Reader Question
my maltese is over weight and i can't get it down. i want to let have some puppies. if she does have thyroid problems how will that affect her?
Answer from Our Team
Have her tested and treated before breeding. Untreated hypothyroidism can reduce fertility and affect pregnancy and puppies, and being overweight adds risk. Weight gain alone doesn't prove a thyroid problem, so a proper diagnosis comes first.
If she is hypothyroid, discuss with your vet whether breeding is wise, since some thyroid disease may run in families.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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