September 18, 2011
Is it possible that extremely high levels of testerone can lead to heart disease?
Category: Heart Disease
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?
5 Responses to “Is it possible that extremely high levels of testerone can lead to heart disease?”
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September 18th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Hormones are good if at the right balance. Way high or way low can be a problem for people or animals.
September 18th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
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.
September 18th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
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.
September 18th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
don’t forget baldness and lotsa virility!!
September 18th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
yes b/c it can increase cholesterol levels