Fingers crossed that medication is not yet necessary. Let us know the test results.

my old boy had it and my mums boxers has it.
he had all the test and was boarderline in the results even though he hasd the clinical signs.
he was given meds which is tablets every day.depending on how bad it is depends on the qty given in a dose,then they have to have more bloods checked to make sure they are doing the trick and not being overdosed.
how old is your boxer rv?
alot of them get it with age ben was 10 going 11.

What are the signs of an under-active thyroid?

clinical signs:
When the rate of metabolism slows down, virtually every organ in the body is affected in some manner. Most affected dogs have one or more of several "typical" physical and/or chemical abnormalities. These include:

(a) Weight gain without an increase in appetite
(b) Lethargy and lack of desire to exercise
(c) Cold intolerance (gets cold easily)
(d) Dry haircoat with excessive shedding
(e) Very thin haircoat to near baldness
(f) Increased pigmentation in the skin
(g) Increased susceptibility to skin and ear infections
(h) Failure to re-grow hair after clipping or shaving
(i) High blood cholesterol

Some dogs also have other abnormalities that are not the typical findings. These include:

(a) Thickening of the facial skin so they have a "tragic facial expression"
(b) Abnormal function of nerves causing non-painful lameness, dragging of feet, lack of co-ordination, and a head tilt
(c) Loss of libido and infertility in intact males
(d) Lack of heat periods, infertility, and abortion in females
(e) Fat deposits in the corneas of the eyes
(f) Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or so-called "dry eye" due to lack of proper tear production.



benson had a/b/d/e of section 1
emma has a/b/d of section 1 and also b of section 2

bens tests was always on the boarder line emma has been confirmed by the tests and they was/are both boxers brother and sister.
we lost ben this year and emma is 12 in april.

Hi
Rosie is just 5 [last week]

shes young then for this,as far as i know its a age related problem,even thou ben showed alot of the sign's his tests never confirmed it.we chose to give him the treatment to cover him and his fur and general health did improve.

Rosie's tests were inconclusive as well [again] they now want to do more tests including a general health profile. They each cost £50 - £60 each. Its not the money, although that is part of it, but more is it really necessary. She is insured so I would get part of the money back. I think I will make an appointment to see the Senior Vet to see what she says. We would normally see her anyway.

They wont give Rosie the thyroid treatment. Im begining to wonder if they suspect something else is going on and dont want to say.

they never did that with him.
just the normal checks no other bloods etc other than the t4 etc.
if the think it could be some thing else they should tell you and why extra tests are needed.
what are her syptoms? has she got any thats on the list?
i would ask the vets why they wont treat it and see what happens this is what i did and his fur was growing back and generally better so they had to admit he more than likely had it.
ask them to try the meds first and if nothing improves then go for more tests you see a big difference if it is thyroids.