Ok, so back in December my dog had some skin problems and I took him to the vet. He put him on an antibiotic and gave him a shot of cortisone. It cleared up the skin problem but now I have another problem. He seems to be losing weight and I'm not sure why. I can feel most of his bones which I could not do before. I mean, he was chubby before this treatment. Even on a second visit they said he only lost two pounds. Anybody else have this experience with their dog? He seems to be acting fine and not having any other problems. Could he have picked up something at the vet? One friend said to check into a tapeworm.
2007-02-20 06:44:14 · 10 answers · asked by shelby 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Losing weight suddenly with no apparent reason can be a symptom of something serious. I would take the dog back to the vet with your concerns. they will probably draw some blood for testing and do a fecal exam.Good luck
2007-02-20 06:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If yourdog is eating and is still losing weight it sounds like tape worm. If your dog is losing weight cause he is not eating it could be the food he doesn't like.
2007-02-20 06:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds like something can't be diagnosed over the computer. He could have something as simple as intestinal parasites or something more serious that will require bloodwork , xrays etc. Get your dog back into the vet .
2007-02-20 07:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many reasons, he could just be getting old. Or if he was chubby he could just be losing some fat, which isn't bad, just watch how skinny he gets. If he dosn't seem weaker or anything I wouldn't be too worried
2007-02-20 06:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by cyanosis 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definately talk to your vet. If you don't like the answer you get from him/her, go to another vet for a second opinion.
2007-02-20 06:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by Froda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like tape worm, better have him checked, he could go downhill fast.
2007-02-20 06:54:09 · answer #6 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you checked his thyroid?
Also my dog had cortisone and it made him wired for weeks before it finally wore off
2007-02-20 06:54:15 · answer #7 · answered by N T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are still treating this dog with the medicine than the medicine might be doing something to his health by any chance.
2007-02-20 06:49:09 · answer #8 · answered by chris k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tape worm.
2007-02-20 06:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by Santa Barbara 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
watch one less hour of tv
2016-04-21 07:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by Estelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋