Why is my old dog not eating, drinking more, and losing weight?

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My little dog is 13.5 yrs old. She is not eating her breakfast, looks great, still acts silly, but is drinking more water than usual. She does it eat her dinner, I mix it with Blue canned food a good tablespoon mixed well. Plus, she still loves her Blue treats. She’s only drinking purified water her whole life. I’ve made a vet appointment. But it’s clear she has lost some weight. I’m getting scared. She’s been my whole life. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 13 years and 8 months old | 21 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I can understand your concern here. Weight loss and increased drinking can indicate an underlying endocrine disorder such as Cushings disease, Diabetes, or even just indicate an infection. I would not worry just yet. Let the vet do some bloodwork on Molly to check her overall health and then we can go from there. I hope that things turn out favorable for your pet Molly moving forward. Best of luck and take care. : )

Why is my old dog not eating, drinking more, and losing weight?

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