Kuvasz Club of America - Thyroid Survey

Kuvasz Thyroid Survey

NOTE: This survey is for KUVASZ only. If you desire information on other breeds click here.

Please note that it is just as important to obtain information about Kuvasz that do not have any thyroid problems as dogs that do. This survey is an attempt to gather enough information to try establish a dietary link to some Kuvaszok with thyroid problems. Many holistic veterinarians believe there is a connection to thyroid problems and over-vaccination. I am hoping we can gather enough information to justify further research. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.

Kathy Ringering, Chairman of KCA Health Committee
P O Box 337
Doe Run, MO 63637-0337
573-756-8321, 573-756-6252 (FAX)
health@kuvasz.com

This will be an on-going survey available on the website so that we can continue to obtain information from non-club members. Results of this survey will be available periodically in the Kuvasz Quarterly and on the website.

Is this survey being completed for a purebred Kuvasz or Kuvasz mix? Kuvasz - Purebred Kuvasz - Mix NOTE: This survey is for KUVASZ only. If you desire information on other breeds click here.
1. Male Female	Spayed/Neutered? Yes No
2. Does this Kuvasz have thyroid problems? Yes No
3. What were the symptoms of the Kuvasz at the time thyroid problems were diagnosed?
4. Was the diagnosis made by a veterinarian? Yes No If not, by whom?
5. Was the diagnosis made by: Full laboratory panel in-house thyroid test not applicable
6. What diet has the Kuvasz been raised on? Brand Formula If more than one diet, list all foods and the approximate length of time the dog was on that food.
7. What has been the vaccination schedule?
8. Has the Kuvasz taken any other medications in the year previous to the diagnosis? Yes No If yes, please list medications and dosages
9. What was the age of the Kuvasz at the time of physical problems? Years Months
10. What was the age of the Kuvasz at the time of diagnosis? Years Months
11. Is the Kuvasz currently on any thyroid medication such as soloxine? Yes No Other Other, please list
12. Is the Kuvasz on any nutritional supplement targeted for thyroid health, such as kelp, iodine? Yes No N/A Are there kelp or iodine supplements in the food that you are feeding? Yes No N/A If yes to either, Please give details.
13. It is generally assumed that once a Kuvasz goes on thyroid replacement therapy that the dog will be on that medication for life. This is not always the case. If your Kuvasz has had thyroid replacement therapy and you have been able to remove the Kuvasz from this medication, please explain in detail how this was done.
14. Would you be interested in learning about nutritional alternatives to using thyroid replacement medications? Yes No
15. Kuvasz's name
16. Owner's name
17. Street Address
City	State
18. Phone	Zip
Fax	e-mail (required)

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