Why is my dog losing weight, ribs showing, and has orange poop?

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Thor has recently been losing weight &his hips& ribs are starting to show. He is very playful & naturally slender &only recently started losing so much weight since getting our other dog about a month ago. He is a very picky eater & will eat but not as much as he should be. I've tried changing his food & feeding him & our other dog separately.I've noticed when he poops it's normal consistency but is an orange-tan color. he had worms as a pup but none since being treated. What could be the cause? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

I would agree that Thor is much thinner than he should be. There are many different reasons for weight loss and muscle wasting, including hormonal conditions, parasitic conditions, certain infectious / inflammatory conditions, simply not eating enough over a long period, and of course, certain cancers. My advise to you would be to have Thor examined by your regular veterinarian via physical exam. They will determine if there is a need for further diagnostic laboratory work or imaging. It is often very difficult to make a diagnosis via physical exam unless there is some obvious and palpable inside of or on the outside of the animal. Supportive information via lab work and imaging is very often needed. Hope this makes sense.

Why is my dog losing weight, ribs showing, and has orange poop?

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