Devoted black lab owner

Devoted black lab owner

by SCOTT
(BRANDON, VT.)

Question

I have a 13 year old black lab female.

Over the last year she has lost a lot of weight and has become very gaunt from her mid section to her hip area.

Her appetite is still very strong, and she does not seem to act sick.

She seems to have good energy for a dog her age.

What may have caused the rapid weight loss?

Thanks for any info you may provide.

SCOTT

Answer

Hi Scott, from the description you have given me I would not feel comfortable guessing what it might be.

If your labs appetite is still very good but she is still losing so much weight, the best advice that I can give you over the internet is to take her straight to the vet.

It is best to check what could be causing this and check that it is nothing serious.

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Feb 21, 2010
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diabetes??
by: Anonymous

Good appetite and unexplained weight loss are sometimes symptoms of diabetes. Is he extra thirsty and urinating alot?