food for a 14 year old lad mix
Question for DR Doug, or others 14 and a half year old lab/ mix, 80lbs still walks 3x a week 1 mile each time. At present we give him 3/4 of a scoop of high end dry food and half a can of Puri...
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dturm wrote:
Is his weight staying constant? Any changes in water consumption or urination or BMs? Any other changes in behavior or physical signs? Have you had any blood work done recently and a physical? If not, probably be best to have someone look with their own eyes and feel with their own hands and listen with their own ears. I'd particularly recommend a comprehensive blood panel if one has not been done recently.
If everything is normal, I wouldn't be too concerned. If this diet has been fed for some time and has resulted in a 14+ year old lab - you have done well!!
I worry about changes in a dog of that age, but that's my job.
Doug, DVM
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My Moose-dog is older. He was eating less but when we (vet and I) put him on arthritis meds, his appetite picked up. His hips just hurt and he didn't want to stand that long to eat it all. So, it may be something unconnected.
