[pupresq]

Great info!

We actually went through this with Grace - she presented with greasy skin, poor coat, itchy skin, change in behavior (extreme agitation, irritation) but also ravenous appetite and dramatic weight loss in spite of the fact that we were shoveling tons of premium food into her.

Her thyroid tests came back within the normal range and we never questioned it because everything we saw on thyroid issues in dogs talked about lethergy and weight gain which was totally opposite of what we were seeing.

After a zillion inclonclusive tests and an ultrasound of her abdomen, the clinic ended up saying they suspected food allergy and bowel inflamation. Lots of meds and special diets later, she improved but wasn't 100 percent. Much later, tests indicated thyroid problems!

Bottom line - the medical profession is still learning the role of these horomones. You can't even rely on the tests to tell you conclusively what's going on. I wish I'd seen these articles when we were going through it!