Guest RockRoos Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 When I first got Rock, he weighed 70 lbs. A year and a half later, he ways 65 lbs. His appetite is good, he is given 2 cups of kibble twice a day and I free feed. He also gets a monthly treatment against parasites (Sentinel Spectrum) in addition to his flea and tick medication. I know that sudden weight loss is a bad sign, but this has been a slow drop. Do I need to take him to the vet, or just increase the amount in his meals? Any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 what is the age of your dog? when is his next physical due? if soon i would take him in early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RockRoos Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 He's four, and his next physical is November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 First check to see if the kibble you are feeding changed in any way. If they changed ingredients that affected the calories, he may just be eating fewer calories even though you are feeding the same amount. If you can't find any reason for it and he loses another pound or two, I would head to the vet now and not wait for November. Better to have the vet say that everything is okay instead of asking why you waited so long to come in. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I would stop free feeding and get him on a set feeding schedule. You will be better to monitor his caloric intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 How does he look? Does he look healthy? Normal appearance, normal activity level? If so - he's probably fine. I'm just guessing here, but I'd guess he was a pro athlete before you got him, and I'm guessing he doesn't get the activity level he used to get (normal) so he's loosing muscle mass. If he looks and feels healthy I wouldn't worry about it. I'd bet he doesn't have the rock hard thighs he used to have. Normal. Some dogs gain weight in early pethood, and some loose weight through dropping muscle mass. It's 5 lb over 18 months. That's nothing to worry about. When your dog looses 5 lb in 2 weeks - then worry. Greys can shed weight super quickly when there's a problem. This does not sound like a problem. It's not wrong to ask - information is power - but your dog is probably totally fine. I'd be more concerned if you said he weighed 90 lb now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 i would weigh him, write it down monitor food intake (most likely 2 c/2xs daily should be sufficient, somewhere around 1500 calories) weigh in 2 week, if lower weight or you feel he needs to gain then increase food or add carbs(rice) and maybe try feeding 3xs a day weigh in 2 weeks if he has not gained anything or better yet, lost weight take to the vet can you post some pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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