Patty - I saw an advert for Alert last week. I think I will give it a go as I already use quite a lot of their products, usually with success.
I had Nakura at the vet this morning. She weighs 11kg (24.2lb). The vet didn't think she would have HT going by my description of her behaviour/eating habits etc but he has taken blood to be sent to Idexx labs. He is testing for T4 and TgAA initially as the full panel is VERY expensive. If there is any cause for concern with the T4, then he will run T4AA, T3AA etc etc.
I've also ordered a bag of Orijen fish for her to see how she goes on a grain free diet.
She was ever so good at the vets - even let John take the blood without putting a muzzle on her
Although my vets aren't well educated on Basenjis, they are extremely willing to learn and do research.
Results should be back early next week.