My chihuahua is shedding, crying, and losing weight. Is she sick?

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I have a chihuahua and she's over a year old. She started shedding really bad and I can wash her 4 times and hair still comes off. She usually sleeps by our stomach or chest and she's been sleeping by out feet. She also has been crying a lot when someone leaves the house like my mom or crying when she just sits on the couch but it doesn't hurt to touch her. And she hasn't gained any weight and is skinny. What could be the problem. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Excessive shedding of hair can be due to things like stress, certain endocrine diseases, primary dermatologic diseases, or natural loss due to seasonal changes. Based on her unusual cries for attention, she may be less comfortable / contented than she normally is for one reason or another. Pairing this with her inability to gain weight, I would say that it is certainly time to have your veterinarian examine her. While you do not seem to be able to appreciate any identifiable pain response, a thorough physical exam might reveal something less obvious. Reasons for failure to gain weight are usually related to the gastrointestinal tract and will typically include gastrointestinal parasites, certain types of cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or generalized anorexia. Hope this helps and that you are able to figure things out for you and Mamas.

My chihuahua is shedding, crying, and losing weight. Is she sick?

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