Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Thyrotropin is used in dogs for TSH stimulation test (hypothyroidism diagnosis). Routes documented in dogs: IV. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thyrotropin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Thyrogen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Measure T4 before and 6h after | 75-150mcg/dog IV | Diagnostic | TSH stimulation test (hypothyroidism diagnosis) | Strong | Boretti FS, Sieber-Ruckstuhl NS, Wenger-Riggenbach B, et al. Comparison of 2 doses of recombinant human thyrotropin for thyroid function testing in healthy and suspected hypothyroid dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 2009;23(4):856-861. doi:10.1111/j.1939-1676.2009.0336.x — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1255 (2026-08-01). |
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Recombinant human TSH. Stimulates thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4. Used for TSH stimulation testing to diagnose hypothyroidism.
Diagnostic agent, not therapeutic. Very expensive. TSH stimulation test considered gold standard but rarely performed due to cost. Refrigerate.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Thyrotropin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: IV Measure T4 before and 6h after 75-150mcg/dog IV. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Thyrotropin in dogs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Thyrotropin in dogs include: Diagnostic. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Thyrotropin is indicated in dogs for: TSH stimulation test (hypothyroidism diagnosis).
These are general warnings for Thyrotropin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Diagnostic agent, not therapeutic. Very expensive. TSH stimulation test considered gold standard but rarely performed due to cost. Refrigerate.
Why a species-specific page? Thyrotropin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.