Taking Bobby to the vet on Thursday. Update #25

[ChrisH]

On the plus side the vet gave Bob a good physical exam and couldn't find anything, the blood tests didn't show any pointers either. One of the results was slightly higher than normal and another was slightly lower but all in all they were normal to good results for a dog of Bob's age.

On the minus side he has lost around six pounds in weight and is visibly thin.

While I was waiting for the vet to call me with the blood test results I checked and discovered what could be a timing and ingredient connection between his weight loss and what I have been feeding him on.

Talking it over with the vet we decided on a course of action. I'm going to change his food back to what I was feeding him before his weight loss plus give him extra in an effort to feed him up. After a month I'll take him back to be weighed and if he has either not gained any or even stayed the same then he'll go for scans and whatever else is necessary.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that his bloodwork was close to the normal range for a dog Bob's age. Hopefully the food that you used to feed him will allow him to gain his weight back. I'll continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[Killearn Kitties]

Fingers crossed that your plan of action helps Bob put on some weight.
Eat up all that good food, Bob, and stop eating rubbish!

[anna_66]

I'm very glad to hear that everything looks normal from the vets pov and hope the food change helps him put on a few more lbs.

And as for picking up the rubbish...dogs are as bad as kids if you don't watch them aren't they?!

(((HUGS))) and xxxKissesxxx to beautiful Bobby!

[MonicanHonda]

I know what you mean about dogs eating anything. Delta has a tendency to eat stuff when she's hungry. A couple days ago she ate a cigarette butt when walking. I about had a heart attack!!! But about an hour later she threw it back up... along with ALL of breakfast. -.-

I hope Bob gains his weight back. At least it seems like nothing serious!!!

[Randi]

Chris, I'm glad to hear that Bob's numbers are within normal range. Hopefully, the change of diet will make him put on a few pounds.

Fister and I are keeping our paws and fingers crossed.

Give that lovely boy some scrithes from me, please!

[ChrisH]

Thanks everyone, {{hugs}} fingers crossed eh? I'll keep you updated.

[slick]

Oh Chris, how did I ever miss this thread???? I'm so very sorry.

I'm glad to see that his numbers are relatively normal and that you will be switching food. Hopefully that will do the trick.

{{{hugs}}} to you and sloppy kisses to Bob.