The Claim
In dogs with hypothyroidism, abdominal fat content is higher compared to euthyroid dogs, which may contribute to reduced insulin sensitivity, while urine cortisol-to-creatinine ratios do not differ, indicating no activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Dogs with an underactive thyroid tend to have more belly fat, which might make their bodies less responsive to insulin, but their stress hormone levels don’t seem to go up.
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Abdominal fat content is increased in hypothyroid dogs compared to euthyroid dogs, which may be a contributing factor to reduced insulin sensitivity, while urine cortisol-to-creatinine ratios remain unchanged, suggesting no activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effect of hypothyroidism on insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in dogs.
The study shows that dogs with low thyroid function have more belly fat and their bodies don’t respond as well to insulin, but their stress hormone levels haven’t gone up. This matches the claim perfectly.
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