November 2024 in “Indian Journal of Animal Health” In this case report, a 7-year-old Labrador with chronic alopecia, weight gain, and dermatitis, was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and treated with levothyroxine and other medications. Improvement, characterized by reduced skin lesions, was observed after two months.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This study reports that dogs with dermatoses linked to hypothyroidism displayed a significant incidence of specific haematological and biochemical alterations, such as elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels and reduced thyroid hormones, compared to healthy dogs, with Labrador Retrievers showing the highest breed predisposition.
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December 2018 in “International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences” In this case study, a 7-year-old Labrador with hypothyroidism and alopecia showed dramatic improvement and complete hair regrowth after two months of Levothyroxine and Ketoconazole treatment.
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February 2007 in “Irish Veterinary Journal” This study reported the first known case of tertiary hypothyroidism in a dog, diagnosed after a Labrador treated for hyperadrenocorticism presented with related symptoms and an MRI-revealed pituitary mass.
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May 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” This research highlights the importance of considering hypothyroidism in dogs for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent potentially life-threatening complications, given its relative commonality compared to other diseases causing dermatological changes or obesity in these animals.