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My senior dog is losing weight rapidly and won't eat. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 11 years and 1 month old

My dog really old and I have been noticing that he has been losing interest in his food and losing weight very rapidly what do I do?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2016

You need to take Tiber to the vet in order to have him checked and probably have a blood test done as well. 11 years of age is not yet very old for a Shi Tzu and there is a fair chance that the vet will be able to treat him.

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