Dog Losing Weight





My lab mix is now 10 years old.  He has always had a health appetite and still does.  Lately, I have noticed that he looks a bit thinner.  Is there any explanation for this?  I plan to take him to the Vet to ask.

Hello, I think that older dogs who slow down their activity will have some decrease in muscle mass giving the appearence of weight loss.  However, I think your trip to the vet is a great idea.  You may consider a geriatirc health profile of bloodwork and urine tests to make sure all systems are healthy.  Good luck!

Marcie Whidden
PetDoc.com


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