When treating hypothyroidism in dogs, it is important to set realistic time frames for resolution of clinical signs. As a rough guide, clinical signs should respond within the following timelines with appropriate treatment:
- Mentation and activity = 2-7 days
- Lipaemia and other clinical pathologic changes = 2-4 days
- Dermatologic abnormalities = 2-4 months
- Neurological abnormalities = 1-3 months
- Cardiac abnormalities = 1-2 months
- Reproductive abnormalities = 3-10 months