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My 9-year-old lab is lethargic and has a poor appetite. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 9 years and 4 months old | 128 lbs

I have a 9 year old spayed female lab. She has been acting lethargic and her appetite isn't very good.

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 7th, 2019

I am sorry to hear about Missy. I would recommend a visit to her veterinarian for an exam and some diagnostics such as bloodwork to check for an underlying cause. There are many different possible causes for these symptoms, and the vet's examination as well as your dog's history will help them narrow down the possiblities and guide the testing reocmmendations they may make.

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