allergies (sores on stomach), low heart rate, obese (could these be symtoms of hypothyroidism)

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My MC has had a rash (often open sores, bloody and open wounds) for several months. All normal menthods of treatment have not helped. The vet today said there is a possibility that the cat might have hypothyroidism (he is obese - weighs 20+ pounds, heart rate 144 vice normal of 175/180 and has had this rash for almost a year). Have you ever heard of this condition and can it be a cause of all my MC's problems. A blood test might possibly be possible. Would you recommend I go ahead with it?

-- Anonymous, March 20, 2000

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