Autoimmune symptoms in dogs and their diagnosis and treatment

摘要

The present disclosure is a method for identifying a dog at risk of developing an autoimmune disease or condition, such as hypothyroidism or condition, wherein the dog has one or more selected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Including a diagnostic kit that performs the method, and a method of treating or preventing an autoimmune disease or condition, for example, an effective amount of tea extract, A method comprising: administering to a dog in need thereof, and useful for the treatment or prevention of an autoimmune disease or condition, or for maintaining the health of the dog's thyroid gland, comprising a tea extract comprising a tea extract Or include supplements.