Does your Chocolate Lab all of the sudden appear to be lethargic, have weight loss or weight gain, shed excessively, etc.? If so, talk with your vet and schedule a wellness exam. Your Chocolate Lab may be developing a thyroid condition known as hypothyroidism. This disease occurs when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones to maintain the dog’s hormone levels. It can cause your dog to be lethargic, weak, and uninterested in playing or eating. In order to make a true diagnosis, your vet will need to run tests on your lab. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment can be set up. Treatment typically includes administering of medication and the administering of the missing hormones in synthetic form. You will need to take your lab in for routine checkups with your vet to ensure treatment is working. For additional treatment options and lifelong management tips, talk with your veterinarian Louisville, CO.