Why is my older dog losing weight and having trouble urinating?

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I have a 11yr old Jack Russell who is eating and drinking, and playing, but he has lost weight and seems to be having trouble urinating. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 4 months old | 25 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. Based on these symptoms I would recommend having Leo examined by a veterinarian so he can have testing performed to rule out the possible causes. I would want to see what his kidneys, liver and everything else are doing to ensure that there is no systemic illness leading to the weight loss. I would also recommend having his urine tested to ensure there is no urinary tract infection. With the difficulty urinating, I would be concerned that there may be a bladder stone, crystals in the urine, bladder tumor or other disease of the urinary tract. A urinary stone can cause a urinary obstruction which can cause many other problems, which is why it is best to have this looked at sooner rather than later. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have other questions.

Why is my older dog losing weight and having trouble urinating?

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