Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 14 years and 1 month old
My 15year old dog has become extremely skinny, he is vomitting and not taking his meals. Please help!
2 Answers
Published on February 17th, 2017
Vomiting, weight loss, and decreased appetitie in a 15 year old dog could be caused by many different things, including kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, infections, pancreatitis, diabetes, etc. He needs to be examined by a vet for a work-up with blood-work and x-rays to determine the exact cause. Once diagnosed, your vet can determine the best way to treat the problem and the prognosis. An anti-vomiting medication may help with the vomiting and get him eating again.
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Published on June 3rd, 2019
I would recommend having Dixie examined by a vet. Her symptoms could be caused by a number of diseases that are common in geriatric pets, such as kidney disease or diabetes. The vet will do an examination and may recommend blood work and a urinalysis to screen for common issues.
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