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Why is my senior dog incontinent, off food, losing weight, and tired?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Smooth Fox Terrier | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 10 months old | 100 lbs

My 10 year old terrier has recently started being incontinent, off her food, losing weight and listless. She doesn't seem in pain.

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2017

These are vague symptoms that could indicate anything from pancreatitis to an infection to cancer unfortunately. Panda needs a thorough exam by your veterinarian to better localize what's causing her signs.

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