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    Maisie C

    Ask:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 16:57:30

    My dog is a Great Dane mix and is supposed to weigh 90 pounds or more. She weighed about 97 pounds until we moved. After we moved, She lost about 17 pounds. We don't know if it is because she's gotten more exercise or if she hasn't been eating. Could anyone tell me a reason her sudden weight loss?

    On the Radio Uh Oh

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:09:15

    It could be anything. Weight loss is generally an indicator to get your dog checked out... something as severe as liver damage or diabetes, something as minor as worms or stress. Or just more exercise. You know how she's been acting best... so take her into a vet, explain, and blood/fecal tests would probably be a good idea, just as a precaution. If she hasn't been eating, you DEFINATELY want to get her in... immediately. That's like one of the top 3 signs you're supposed to watch for as a general sign of illness.
    ... or it could be stress. *shrug*

    Eltohn

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:00:18

    he might be on a diet

    dasvormu...

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:04:14

    Depends on the new environment and if she is on a regular feeding schedule. When you feed your dog once or twice a day...you can actually tell if they are eating less, which can clue you to medical issues. A dog will usually eat less when there is a major change in the routine of things. Watch how she is eating. If she has a sharp decrease in her food intake and a lot of weight loss, consult your vet. About a week will tell how she is adjusting to her new environment.

    Chief Trainer, American K9 Service, Inc.
    Redyre Rottweilers

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:02:00

    No, no one can tell you why.
    Vet. As soon as possible.

    Debra S

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:02:41

    it could be a change in the enviornment as cause of lack of eating, or my there could be a tapeworm

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    None

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:01:36

    You would know this better than we would over the internet. Is she eating? How can you not know if she's eating? Does she have a large, fenced in yard to run in now? You have not provided enough information for anyone to know what's going on.

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    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:36:34

    You really need to see a vet. This could be a symptom of diabetes, cancer, or just worms.

    qwerty

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 16:59:58

    worms maybe? see a vet, thats not good!

    blugrl

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 18:31:05

    you should check your dog for worms.

    littletr...

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:00:35

    she could be stressed from the move but a lot of times a thyroid disorder or diabetes can cause a drastic weight loss. time to go to the vet.

    harlysdr...

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:01:42

    worm, too hot , i n the summer most dogs lose weight , my dane does, he weights 156 lbs lol he need to lose some
    worm him ,weight him and re check after one week /ten days or so

    dog trainer dog owner 29 years
    DJ_BaSsi...

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:00:31

    Sudden weight loss is usually a sign of worms.

    Karissa

    Answer:Why my dog has been losing a lot of weight

    2007-07-09 17:01:18

    Get her to the vet and check her for worms. Worms will cause a great deal of weight loss in a dog.

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