Hypothyroidism in a Dog: A Case Report

December 2018 in “ International journal of current microbiology and applied sciences ”

Sathyadeepak Ramesh, R. Sokkalingam, Shankar Subramanian, C. Soundararajan, S. Muthukrishnan

hypothyroidism alopecia pruritis T3 T4 TSH Levothyroxine sodium Ketoconazole shampoo euthyroid state hair loss itching thyroid hormones thyroid-stimulating hormone Synthroid Nizoral shampoo

Studysummary 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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A 7-year-old female Labrador with a 3-month history of alopecia, pruritis, and inappetance was diagnosed with hypothyroidism based on decreased T3 and T4 levels and increased TSH. Despite normal haematological and biochemical parameters, leukocytosis was noted. Treatment included Levothyroxine sodium, Ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin supplements. The dog showed significant improvement within one month and complete hair regrowth after two months, returning to a euthyroid state.

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2 citations , 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.