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My Shih Tzu is losing weight and has skin rash. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | 5 years and 6 months old

My 6 y old Shih Tzu is eating normal or litlle more but loosing weight. Also got some skin rush and few open wounds for last 2 months

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 23rd, 2017

I would be concerned that Rade has a medical condition causing his symptoms such as diabetes, intestinal parasites, etc. I recommend taking him to see his veterinarian so that he can be evaluated. The veterinarian may recommend blood work or a fecal exam or urinalysis. This will allow him to help Rade based off his specific issues and get better.

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