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Why does my dog look skinny?

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Why Is My Dog Getting So Skinny? Weight loss in dogs is the result of a calorie deficit. This may be caused by high energy demands, poor quality food, or a number of health issues. A sudden weight loss can be caused by many different diseases including dental problems, intestinal parasites, diabetes, and cancer.


Why is my dog looking so skinny?

Underlying Health Conditions Being underweight can also signal an underlying illness, especially if the weight loss is sudden. A number of health issues can cause weight loss in dogs, ranging from tooth pain to gastrointestinal discomfort to more serious conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and cancer.

How can you tell if your dog is too skinny?

Stand your canine chum up and run your hands over their sides. If you can't feel their ribs – or if you can't feel them very well – there's too much fat and you have an overweight dog. If there's too much rib, i.e. you can't feel much between your dog's skin and its ribs, you have an underweight dog.

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