Clinical Signs and Behavior in Dogs with Hypothyroidism

Abstract This descriptive study aims to examine the behavior of dogs diagnosed with hypothyroidism and potential effect hormonal treatment. Eight client-owned clinical were evaluated using an adapted C-BARQ questionnaire, description, hematological analysis. Six dogs’ was monitored for four months after treatment initiation. The found that excitation, whining, urinating when left alone frequently observed. Attention-seeking also a common reported by owners. biochemical analysis before had revealed elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, alkaline phosphatase levels in majority dogs. emphasizes need prospective studies larger sample size gain further insight into relationship between Monitoring changes over time can provide how thyroid dysregulation may contribute onset certain behavioral patterns. Functional brain imaging pathohistological long-term are required confirm effects on canine function.