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How long does it take for canine thyroid tablets to take effect?

Vicky asked: My 6-year-old Cocker Spaniel has a T4 thyroid level of 0.6 so he’s been put on 0.5 thyroxine daily. How long until I see a noticeable improvement in his skin, ears and behaviour (slight aggressive tendency)? Is this an ‘overnight fix’ like human hormones can be, or will it take a while to [...]