Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs
My 13 year old rat terroir (Tinkerbell) has lost about 13 lbs. in the last 3 ton4 months. Over the last 2 months she has began to drink more water. For the last 2 days I have noticed a little bit of puss coming from her eye. She is eating ilike normal and is just as active as always. She does not seem to have any pain anywhere.
1 Answer
Published on May 4th, 2020
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Tinkerbell. That is a significant weight loss in a short period of time and that coupled with the increase in drinking can be a sign of diabetes. You need to have her seen by a vet first thing in the morning for this issue. Best of luck.
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