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Originally Posted by katy-yorkie  After I posted, I noticed that she is shedding more than I thought. Where she sleeps at night has quite a bit of hair. It's short hair on a dark comforter and it wasn't that easy to see at first. She doesn't scratch very much. I don't know a lot about thyroid issues but if she does have a thyroid issue, is this something that would cause her to be tired? For the most part, she is active, but when we walk, it seems we don't get very far before she is tired and wants to be carried. It's a noticeable difference between her and Buster. |
Fatigue and hair loss can be related to an under-active thyroid: hypothyroidism. I would check in with your vet and ask about doing a thyroid panel and other basic blood tests, especially if Maggie hasn't had any done in the last 12 months. A basic chemistry contains a couple of thyroid function tests, but a full panel would give a better picture. With a basic exam, your vet may find another explanation for the hair loss and decreased energy level.