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DateJan 14, 2023
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeDog
TopicGetting old and fat
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Question:

What’s a good healthy brand for older dog gaining weight? Comparable to Castor and Pollux Pristine dry food

Answer:

Hey! I really like to use Purina Pro Plan weight management or Blue Buffalo W+U weight management diet I will link both below. I hope this helps! Also cut back on treats and people food. :) Dr. Lindsay Butzer PURINA: https://www.1800petmeds.com/purina+pro+plan+adult+weight+management+chicken+%26+rice+formula+dry+dog+food-prod61653.html BLUE BUFFALO: https://www.1800petmeds.com/blue+buffalo+healthy+weight+chicken+++brown+rice+adult+dog+food-prod63910.html

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DateDec 16, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeCat
TopicSick cat
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Question:

My cat is weak and loosing weight

Answer:

Hey! I don't see a question here. Please resubmit with more information so I can help. Otherwise, it seems like you need to make an appointment with your veterinarian.

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DateNov 27, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeDog
TopicDog is skinny
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Question:

One of my dog is skinny, you can see his ribs showing in his body, looks like he is not gaining any fats in his body even if he is eating a lot of dog food.I hope you can give me any advice how my dog will gain fat in his body.

Answer:

There are so many different causes of weight loss, it's going to be hard for me to really resommend anything not knowing more about your dog, so definitely see your veterinarian for a diagnosis and more targeted treatment if he continues to have problems. A good broad spectrum dewormer that covers whipworms might help, like this one: https://www.1800petmeds.com/panacur+c+canine+dewormer-prod10674.html

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DateOct 1, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeDog
TopicAppetite
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Question:

My dog Jake is that Eating I need some medicine for his appetite that way he will eat

Answer:

There is usually an underlying medical problem causing them to not eat. Addressing that medical problem is the most effective way to help their appetite, so see your veterinarian for some diagnostics to determine what is going on. They will have appetite stimulants like this one called Entice: https://www.1800petmeds.com/entyce-prod12070.html

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DateAug 11, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeCat
TopicHow to gain weight
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Question:

Hello I have a 5yr old male cat. I've noticed recently he seems to be really skinny, especially by his back end. He just recently had a vet visit and they didn't seem to have a concern.. what can I do?

Answer:

Deworming with a broad spectrum dewormer may be helpful, like this product: https://www.1800petmeds.com/drontal+for+cats-prod10073.html

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DateJun 16, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeDog
TopicWeight loss / excessive drinking / accidents at night
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I have an almost 12 year old dog that is currently having unexplained weight loss along with excessive drinking. He is currently having accidents at night too. Any suggestions on what might be causing this?

Answer:

This could have many underlying potential causes, but the 2 most common with those 2 main symptoms are diabetes and kidney disease. They are treated entirely differently so see your veterinarian for some quick bloodwork to determine what is going on. Take a fresh (same day) fecal sample with you because they will need that too. (Gives them a larger sample and saves him from the rod up his bum.)

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DateMay 18, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeCat
TopicEating problems
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Question:

How can I get my 8 month old kitten to eat? He suddenly stopped and I’m lucky if I can get him to eat treats.

Answer:

This is rare for a growing kitten, but also very nonspecific, so I would recommend having your veterinarian check him out and run some tests if it continues, especially if he is visibly losing weight.

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DateMar 15, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeDog
TopicWeight gain
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Question:

Hi, my dog is on the older side. She goes through phases of not really eating. She’s in the cycle now and she’s losing weight. I bought her some protein powder for dogs to mix with her food to see if she’ll eat it. I was just curious in the long run is there anything I can do to put the weight back on her? She’ll eat human food but is picky and will skip eating dog food.

Answer:

I would definitely go ahead and have your veterinarian run bloodwork on her to rule out underlying medical problems at this point. The weight loss is concerning - carnivores can be picky eaters sometimes, but they should almost never visibly lose weight unless there is an underlying medical problem.

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DateFeb 25, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeDog
TopicNeeding to gain weight
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Question:

I am trying to help my dogs gain weight in a healthy way. Please help

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I would need to know a LOT more about your dog to really help you (how old, has s/he been dewormed properly, actively level, what does s/he eat now, how much, etc etc.) so consult your veterinarian for the best advice.

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DateJan 26, 2022
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeOther
TopicWeight gain
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Question:

How can I get my ferret to gain weight and grow her hair back?

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I am solely a small animal (just dogs and cats) veterinarian so contact a veterinarian that specializes in exotics for help with your ferret. You can often find them at your local veterinary school or on websites like Justanswer.com.

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DateDec 8, 2021
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet TypeCat
TopicWeight
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My 4 yr old male cat is very overweight. He can't even clean himself properly after using the litter box. What dry food should I switch to?

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The diet I have the most success with is Purina Proplan OM. Here is a direct link to it: https://www.proplanvetdirect.com/feline-dry-om-overweight-management

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DateJun 6, 2021
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet Typenull
TopicUnderlying cause of overweight?
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Question:

Just want to check, should I have dog checked to rule out something (thyroid?? etc) for an obese Pomeranian in my care? She does love to OVEREAT. Shr is now on a healthy weight-loss diet, but I l like being extra careful.

Answer:

If it is hard for her to lose weight on the diet, yes, have her thyroid checked.

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DateMay 16, 2021
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet Typenull
Topicswollen belly
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Question:

i have a 3 month old kitten that has gotten bloated like a frog he losses his appitite from time to time

Answer:

I worry about many things with a bloated, inappetant kitten : everything from intestinal parasites, which are easy to treat to things like feline infectious peritonitis which is not, then lots in between, so see your veterinarian if it continues or worsens.

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DateMar 11, 2021
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet Typenull
TopicVery Thin Cat Breathing Heavily for 4 Months
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Question:

At 5 mo., my cat stopped eating and drinking, became very lethargic, his coat looked constantly ungroomed, and began breathing with difficulty. He was like this for the entire 2-4 days it took for the vet to see him and sometime during the second or third day of him not eating or drinking, I began syringe feeding him mashed up hot-dogs with chicken broth and water, as well as giving him plain syringes of water. At the vet's, I was told he had pneumonia. He was given some medication (an IV for dehydration, antibiotics that would last 10 days, and a pill of which I can't remember the purpose). He began eating and drinking the day after he saw the vet, although I was syringe feeding him and giving him water until then. He has been given antibiotics twice now, has had multiple rounds of liquid roundworm dewormer and a tapeworm deworming pill just in case, and he still won't put back on the weight he lost and he still breaths with difficulty. It's been four months now that his breath has been labored, his coat still doesn't look completely healthy, and he remains scarily thin. He eats well, plays well, sleeps well, has regular BMs, has no potbelly, has no discernible lumps, grooms his coat, etc.. He acts like nothing is wrong and his body appears fine from the outside except that he is practically emaciated, his coat doesn't look all that healthy despite him grooming it, and his breathing is still just as bad as it was when he had pneumonia. 

Answer:

I would really need access to all of his medical records to really help you: has he been tested for FEVL & FIV, has he had multiple fecal samples analyzed, what does his cbc/profile look like, what do x-rays of his chest look like, etc etc. so consult your veterinarian, who has access to all of that information, for the best advice. If all of the above and other tests have been normal, you can ask for a referral to a specialist.

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DateMar 9, 2021
CategoryUnexplained or Unhealthy Weight
Pet Typenull
TopicShe Won't eat
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Question:

Our 14 year old female Irish Setter stopped eating about a week ago. A few weeks ago she had a bladder infection and was put on medicine and she appeared to be ok. Our vet did blood work and said everything looks ok and he cannot explain why she is not eating. He now wants to send us to a specialist to do more invasive examinations. Does not make sense to me why she will not eat but there is not reason for this. Got any suggestions?

Answer:

Just not eating is a VERY nonspecific clinical sign but usually means something is going on, so yes, more tests are probably ideal.

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