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notquiteabutterfly
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notquiteabutterfly asked in PetsDogs · 8 years ago

dog eating everything ( even poop and dirt) still losing weight.?

we took my 4 year old standard male doxie to the vet today because he was losing weight even though we had increased his food. we assumed it was a parasite but the dr ruled that out.

he seems starved and eats everything he can. in fact, the vet found his stomach was full of dirt in the X-rays. All his blood levels were normal but his blood sugar was a tiny bit higher than it should have been. the dr noticed his breathing was labored and his heart was enlarged. he was unsure of what this could be. he sent us home with a dewormer, an antibiotic and flora to see what that will do. could this be a mineral deficiency?

he's been on science diet. in the past he has had hot spots.

overall he's an active happy dog but this enlarged heart thing terrifies me.

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  • CF_
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Science DIet dog food is crap. Over priced for its quality - vets get their butts kissed so they sell it, but it is crap.

    Seriously look at the ingredient list and you will see it is crap. Instead go with Natural Balance LID formula if your dog has hot spots. Much better food.

    Also prevent the dog from eating dirt - as this is making digestion of the food hard.

  • ?
    4 years ago

    when stopping for a road trip break take a quick lap around the parking lot

  • Allanas
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Did you have blood work done? It could be his thyroid. Thyroid can also cause heart problems, and blood sugar issues.

    You might try giving him another brand of food. Supplement, don't change his food right now. Get something like Innova EVO, or Wellness. They tend to be more balanced than Science Diet.

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    6 years ago

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    Lv 5
    5 years ago

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    5 years ago

    chug 12 8 ounce glasses of ice water a day it has the same effect on your metabolism as green tea

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    5 years ago

    play beach volleyball for 13 minutes

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    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    stay up on a unicycle for 20 minutes

  • Reginald
    5 years ago

    40 minutes of martial arts

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    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    yoga may be relaxing but you can also get a good workout an hour of yoga can burn up to 350 calories

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