Our female dog Chelsea, a mixed German shepard and beagle, 9 years old, suddenly began losing weight about 6 weeks ago. We can see all of her bones. She throws up about twice per week, and she also has diarrrhea occasionally. She often doesn't want to go for a long walk, which is highly unusual for her, and she is generally lethargic.
Our vet examined her and did blood tests twice, but the tests showed only a slight elevation in white cells and a decrease in red cells (anemia). The vet metioned the possibility of intestinal disease. The vet told us to feed her rice mixed with cooked hamburger, which she eats very well, but her weight loss continues. The vet gave us oral antibiotic tablets to give her, but she consistently threw up afterwards.
The vet said she has no obvious lumps or bumps that would indicate a tumor. About 1 year ago, she had a tumor on her front leg that was removed. The tumor was examined and said to be Phase I, meaning the least dangerous type.
The vet can't find anything obviously wrong with her. The vet promised to post Chelsea's case on an Internet forum for vets, and suggested a X-ray to look for tumors, but otherwise seems to have given up looking for the cause of her illness.
Have you ever seen this condition before, and do you recognize what her condition might be? Please help.
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