My GSD is thin, not eating, and straining to poop. Should I see a vet?

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My 14 month old male GSD doesn't eat regularly. His ribs are visible. High energy. Appears to be struggling when passing stool. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 70 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

German Shepherds are naturally quite lean, but visible ribs may indicate that he has a medical problem. Difficulty passing stool can be due to a range of different problems including firm feces, enlarged prostate, or defect in the colon. Considering he has this problem and seems to be too thin, I recommend you schedule him for an exam by a veterinarian. The vet will be able to tell if he is too thin and what the possible causes are of this and the difficulty passing stool. I hope that helps and Murphy gets better soon.

My GSD is thin, not eating, and straining to poop. Should I see a vet?

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