Newgreymom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Well, I just recieved results on Dylan's thyroid test from Michigan State. My Vet is waiting to talk to one of the endocrinologist's at the University. T4 11 low Free T4 by dialysis 1.9 normal Free T3 4.1 low TSH 34 Normal, but on the higher side I think my vet is stumped, that is why he is waiting to talk to the endocrinologist. Just wondering what your opinions are?? He does have symptoms of hypothyroidism.... Thanks for any advise you can give..Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 See if you can find anything helpful from Dr. Stack. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Curfew's Free T4 that came back today. *See below. Both my vet here, and my former vet/employer in Florida, want Curfew on Soloxine 0.7 mg twice a day, with these results. I have also email the results to OSU, as I always want their opinion, especially with Curfew's history. THYROID PANEL #6 :FREE T4 (EQUIL. DIALYSIS) Test Result Reference Range Low Normal High FREE T4-ed (ng/dL) 0.5, (0.7 - 3.7 ng/dL) LOW FREE T4-ed (pmol/L) 1 6.4, (9.0 - 47.4 pmol) LOW Hope this helps! Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasilMom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I had a panel done there a few years ago and for a small additional fee they would give you an interpretation of the results. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest multigrey Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 To my knowledge, I have never been charged extra for an interpretation of their results. When sending blood to MSU, all you have to do is write a note on the form asking for a written evaluation from an edrocrinologist. I can never remember their norms.....it's so much easier to read their note explaining that because this is a greyhound, the standards they use are lower than for other breeds. They are also available to your vet for anything that needs clarification. I much prefer their advice than having my vet "guess". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 What are his symptoms? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 His symptoms include a small stroke 7 weeks ago. Fully recovered. Very crabby lately towards Daisy and he's never really been before. Slightly lethargic but hard to tell on an 8 year old greyhound. He's gained almost 7 lbs lately without changing his feeding habits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 With an fT4 like that, he sure isn't hypothyroid at this time. Might be worth retesting in a month or two. Here is MSU's FAQ page, in case you don't have it: http://www.animalhealth.msu.edu/Sections/E...d_Canine.php#01 Has he been on any meds lately? Let us know what MSU says -- be interested in learning something. And best luck with your pup. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Well, I just recieved results on Dylan's thyroid test from Michigan State. My Vet is waiting to talk to one of the endocrinologist's at the University. T4 11 low Free T4 by dialysis 1.9 normal Free T3 4.1 low TSH 34 Normal, but on the higher side I think my vet is stumped, that is why he is waiting to talk to the endocrinologist. Just wondering what your opinions are?? He does have symptoms of hypothyroidism.... Thanks for any advise you can give..Sandy You might want to consider also sending the results to Dr. Jean Dodds. She's great about getting back to email inquiries quickly and giving her interpretation as well. Her email address is: hemopet at hotmail dot com Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 His symptoms include a small stroke 7 weeks ago. Fully recovered. Very crabby lately towards Daisy and he's never really been before. Slightly lethargic but hard to tell on an 8 year old greyhound. He's gained almost 7 lbs lately without changing his feeding habits. Hope you get an answer fast. Something's going on there, IMHO. Do they think the stroke is related to hypothyroidism? Could you tell us more about that? Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Well, I just recieved results on Dylan's thyroid test from Michigan State. My Vet is waiting to talk to one of the endocrinologist's at the University. T4 11 low Free T4 by dialysis 1.9 normal Free T3 4.1 low TSH 34 Normal, but on the higher side I think my vet is stumped, that is why he is waiting to talk to the endocrinologist. Just wondering what your opinions are?? He does have symptoms of hypothyroidism.... Thanks for any advise you can give..Sandy You might want to consider also sending the results to Dr. Jean Dodds. She's great about getting back to email inquiries quickly and giving her interpretation as well. Her email address is: hemopet at hotmail dot com Totally agree with the above. I sent the results to Dr. Dodds and she emailed me back right away on one of my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasilMom Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 To my knowledge, I have never been charged extra for an interpretation of their results. When sending blood to MSU, all you have to do is write a note on the form asking for a written evaluation from an edrocrinologist. I can never remember their norms.....it's so much easier to read their note explaining that because this is a greyhound, the standards they use are lower than for other breeds. They are also available to your vet for anything that needs clarification. I much prefer their advice than having my vet "guess". The last fee schedule I had there was a minimal charge of five dollars for the intreptation otherwise just the results are given. In my opinion it is best to have a specialist do the intrepation based on breed,symptoms and thyriod results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) I think we paid something like $5 for Arlie's results interpretation at MSU - negligible cost vs. the value of the opinion. I'd get my vet to request it immediately. We did this in a 2-step process too as I didn't initially know the request needed to be explicit, and we got an answer in a day or two. Editing to add the thread from Arlie's thyroid testing - we had tests run at both Dr. Dodds lab and at MSU, with different results. As we had no clinical signs and MSU didn't think she was hypothyroid, we chose not to treat, and she's fine. Here is the link: Arlie thyroid test results Edited July 11, 2009 by Rickiesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I would ask MSU for an interpretation since they did the test. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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