I have a little brown chihuahua. We consider him an inside dog. However, the past year or two, he spends an exceptional amount of time outside. Sometimes 9 or 10 hours a day. Most of the time, he is running around barking, growling, running, sniffing, enjoying his heart out. Yapping, and making noise. He puts alot of pressure on his little leash that I have on him (it's pretty long. He knows how to escape the fence otherwise.) He is two and a half years old. More or less. The issue is that he continues to get skinnier and skinnier, but he definitely eats. That is not the issue. He eats a lot of food, but I guess his energy outside overpowers it. It's come to the point now where his rib and shoulder bones are obviously visible. It kind of looks like I don't feed the dog or I am abusing him, but that is definitely not the case. I am concerned that he will continue to get smaller to where it becomes a major health issue. The thing is that when I bring him in, the ****er won't shut up because he constantly is whining, barking, scratching my arms, just making the loudest ruckus in the world so I will take him out again. What should I do to remedy the situation? Thanks in advance. I love my baby..... BTW, I have been suggested to give him wet canned dog food, although I would prefer not to because I have known that to be unhealthy.
Tapeworm or internal parasites? Worst case scenario organ failure. I mean if he eats and he's getting skinnier that's the first thing I'd imagine. Don't take chances... take him to a vet.
Arhghh...I really need to update his shots and start him on a heart worm regimen as well. Next paycheck or asap I am taking him....He is still as happy as can be so I will take that as a good sign. My brother had a dog that died from parvo so I know it's not worth the risk to ignore it. I'm one of those people that view a pet as a family member. Like a human.
Yeah, I think this is the way to go. Parasites can really decrease weight even while the dog seems to feel great. Good luck to you!
I don't know where you're located, but in the Missouri City area I use the Economy Pet Clinic for office visits, shots, etc. They have a friendly staff and I've never had a problem there with either of my dogs. http://economypetclinic.com They're off Murphy (1092) and Lexington in Missouri City, next to Subway. I think the office visits are only like $10 and the shots are a little cheaper than the other place I used to go (Lake Olympia Animal Hospital). Good luck, keep us updated.
Yep. He is! He is thinner than this at this point. But not by much. It's hard to tell from this angle tho.
Definitely parasites. Go see the vet. You also want to feed your dog good quality kibble or make it yourself. Look for kibble that has every low or no corn in it. The less fiber they get= less crap and more real energy. You should probably get him fixed if you want him to calm down.
Dude, please take him to the vet!!! This sounds like classical parasites. Your dog is essentially starving if that is the case.
Give him some of this stuff and save your money from the vet. http://www.dinovite.com/search-by-b...original-formula/dinovite-for-small-dogs.html
TAKE HIM TO A VET! Therein lies your problem. You think he's your baby and you're afraid to discipline him. SNAP at him or bring it to his attention that barking isn't right. OR, let him bark his way out until he's tired that he won't get anything in return for barking and whining. Stop being a wuss. Beethoven? Bach? Vivaldi? I wonder if they can have CONTEMPORARY parasites... or MODERN parasites... or... some other kind.
It sounds like kidney failure. You may have to start him on a canned food diet high in fat. Either way, I would take him to the vet, and I hope it's nothing too serious.