moderate urgency
Weight Loss in Dogs & Cats
Unintentional loss of body weight. Often indicates chronic disease, especially if appetite is maintained.
Common Causes
- • Hyperthyroidism (cats)
- • Diabetes
- • Cancer
- • Kidney disease
- • Intestinal parasites
- • Malabsorption
Red Flags
- • Rapid weight loss
- • Eating well but losing weight
- • Muscle wasting
- • Vomiting or diarrhea
- • Increased thirst
When to See a Vet
If weight loss is noticeable (>10% body weight) or progressive, especially with maintained or increased appetite.
🐕 Weight Loss by Dog Breed
Labrador RetrieverGolden RetrieverGerman ShepherdFrench BulldogBulldogPoodleBeagleRottweilerDachshundYorkshire TerrierBoxerCavalier King Charles SpanielSiberian HuskyAustralian ShepherdChihuahuaGreat DaneShih TzuBorder CollieCocker SpanielStaffordshire Bull TerrierMaltesePomeranianDoberman PinscherMiniature SchnauzerBernese Mountain DogWeimaranerJack Russell TerrierPugEnglish Springer SpanielShetland SheepdogBoston TerrierHavaneseBrittanyEnglish BulldogWest Highland White Terrier
🐈 Weight Loss by Cat Breed
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