Is it possible that an older male intact dog's heart problems are caused because of high levels of testerone? Do extremely high levels of testerone tend to cause heart disease?
Heart Diseases - 5 Answers
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Hormones are good if at the right balance. Way high or way low can be a problem for people or animals.
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It is a fact that low and high levels of testosterone in men can lead to heart disease and early death. Dog's on the other hand, no idea. I would call your local vet.
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High levels of testosterone or other anabolic steroids for that matter have effects on cardio-vascular system among other effects.The main two to be concerned with here are over-working the liver which over time can cause failure and adding bulk to body (man or animal of course) which stresses the heart.When you have a 240 lb football player playing at 325 lbs the heart is pumping out not only for high level activity but for an addition 25% to 50% body mass.In the vet realm it is possible for exogenous testosterone to speed up healing but not w/o risk factors.
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don't forget baldness and lotsa virility!!
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yes b/c it can increase cholesterol levels
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