1 There is no proof that tertiary hypothyroidism occurs in the dog...primarily because there is no reliable assay for measuring circulating TRH (nor TSH). 2  Thus, the possibility is there...and clinical signs and histological appearance of the thyroid would parallel those described for secondary hypothyroidism.
Rats are very easy to breed. In fact, many people end up with unplanned baby rats! Rats can reach sexual maturity at 5 weeks of age, so the sexes should be separated at this age.Rats donât recognize incest, so brothers and sisters and even mothers and sons must be separated.ats are very easy to breed. In fact, many people end up with unplanned baby rats! Rats can reach sexual maturity at 5 weeks of age, so the sexes should be separated at this age. Rats donât recognize incest, so brothers and sisters and even mothers and sons must be separated.
Young, weaned rats are still larger than adult mice, weighing around 100 grams at six weeks. However, to the casual observer, very young rats and adult mice can be difficult to tell apart. Here's what to look for: baby rats will have more juvenile proportions than adult rodents.