Question

1. malcolm brings his dog to the veterinarian because she just isnt acting like herself. when the vet asks malcolm to explain, he says that she only plays with soft toys now instead of her rubber ball, she is losing hair in patches, she isnt waiting for him at the door when he comes home from school, and sometimes she whines in her sleep. the veterinarian says that it is important to examine malcolms dog and run some tests, but there may be a chance that she has hypothyroidism. which symptom did malcolm describe that most likely led the vet to zero in on this diagnosis? shes losing hair in patches. she doesnt wait for him to get home. she only wants to play with soft toys. shes whining in her sleep.

Explanation:

Hypothyroidism in dogs can cause hair - loss. The other symptoms like preference for soft toys, not waiting at the door, and whining in sleep are less specific to hypothyroidism. Hair - loss in patches is a common and more indicative symptom.

Answer:

She's losing hair in patches.