What causes a senior Yorkie to be off food, sad, and lethargic?

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I have. 14 year old Yorkshire terrier who recently has gone off his food, looks very sad and is acting lethargic. He is still drinking and the vet said his body temperature and hydration status is fine, but he is not himself what else could this be. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 13 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Any persistent signs like this in a geriatric dog need to be investigated thoroughly. Many many causes are possible including kidney, liver, heart, other internal organ disease, periodontal disease, infection, inflammation, diabetes, low thyroid hormone, prostate problems (since not neutered), problems if one testicle or both testicles have not descended from the abdomen (cryptorchidism), cancer, etc. Your vet can discuss diagnostic tests to figure out what is going on and some treatment in the mean time to sustain him until a diagnosis is made. Possible tests include fecal/blood/urine tests, x-rays or ultrasounds. Early treatment could be fluids, electrolytes, drugs to enhance appetite, force feeding, drugs for nausea, pain, etc. Good luck with Harry. I hope this is something simple and he feels better soon.

What causes a senior Yorkie to be off food, sad, and lethargic?

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