Thyroid Test

₹2,499.00

A thyroid test is a blood test that assesses the function of an animal’s thyroid gland and is often recommended when a pet is sick:

  • Screening: A thyroid test can be used to screen for underlying diseases or illnesses.
  • Health status: Normal results can help determine an animal’s health status and exclude certain diseases.
  • Hypothyroidism: A Total T4 (or Thyroxine) measurement is a useful screening test for diagnosing hypothyroidism in dogs.
  • Autoantibodies: Unexpectedly high levels of either hormone may indicate autoantibodies.

About this service

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Description

A thyroid test is a blood test that assesses the function of an animal’s thyroid gland and is often recommended when a pet is sick:

  • Screening: A thyroid test can be used to screen for underlying diseases or illnesses.
  • Health status: Normal results can help determine an animal’s health status and exclude certain diseases.
  • Hypothyroidism: A Total T4 (or Thyroxine) measurement is a useful screening test for diagnosing hypothyroidism in dogs.
  • Autoantibodies: Unexpectedly high levels of either hormone may indicate autoantibodies.

Some clinical signs of hypothyroidism in dogs include:

  • Lethargy
  • Weight gain
  • Hair coat changes, such as a dull, lusterless hair coat
  • Skin changes, such as scaling, seborrhea, hyperpigmentation, and recurrent infections

Some clinical signs of hyperthyroidism in animals include:

  • Hyperactivity
  • Excessive vocalization
  • Weight loss despite a good appetite
  • Voracious appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Voluminous stool
  • Polyuria-polydipsia
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