Why is my old dog losing weight, drinking more, and ribs are showing?

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Our 10 yr old dog has steadily lost weight since we returned from vacation in Aug. She still has a healthy appetite, but is also drinking a lot more water. She has lost so much weight that you can see her ribs. Any ideas what we can check to make sure she's ok? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

You need to get Missy to your vet for an exam and some blood testing to start with. Some rule outs: * underlying endocrine disease (like diabetes, thyroid disease) * kidney disease * liver disease * cancer Just to name a few. Some of these diseases can be ruled in/out with simple blood testing. Some need additional testing like x-rays or ultrasound. It will depend on what your vet finds on the exam. I don't think this is something you should wait on. You need to get a diagnosis so the proper treatment can be started ASAP. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Why is my old dog losing weight, drinking more, and ribs are showing?

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