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About Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf
Expertise
Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats

Experience
I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.

Organizations
American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology

Publications
Veterinary Forum
Veterinary Medicine
Waltham Focus

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Ask the Veterinarian - Hypothyroidism or Allergies??

Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf

Paula wrote at 2008-05-27 16:14:11
My dog is allergic to the blue dye in the .8 mg Soloxine pill. Just before I adopted her she was placed on Soloxine for her hypothyroidism. Over the next four weeks she chewed and scratched incessantly. We changed her to a lower dosage version (so I give her 1.5 pills 2 times a day) within 1 week her scratching dropped to a normal level and she is actually resting! It's worth a try.

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