Quote Originally Posted by ramanth

Got Chipper into the vet at 9 a.m. this morning. He's lost 3 lbs.

He doesn't have a fever ...

At this point the vet is treating it as an upset tummy either
due to his new diet, the bit of turkey he got, or simply a doggie cold.
If he doesn't start eating by Thursday they'll run blood tests and take X-rays.
Kimmy & Andy ~

I hate to try "second guessing" a trained & trusted Vet ...
but I'd think a slightly more agressive "diagnosis plan" should be used for Chipper.

I certainly hope & pray it's nothing "serious" ... but with symptoms repeating so often -
he really does seem to be "sick" in some way ...

I'd be asking for a complete Blood Study at the minimum ... and NOW - not on Thursday.

And since it's been brought up - and shouldn't be just ignored -
testing him for Parvo would seem prudent.

Here's a really detailed discussion on Parvovirus - diagnosing, treating, and warnings. >>>
http://www.sheltermedicine.com/porta...s_canine.shtml

I sure HOPE it's just an upset tummy ...

{{{Hugs}}} to All!

/s/ Phred