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Asked Feb 7, 2012, 07:55 PM — 4 Answers
My German Shepard has always been skinny and I recently added satin balls to her diet of high protein and high fat dog food. She was gaining weight well. For the last 5 days she hardly eats anything which is not unusual for her, she takes spells like that. Now she isn't drinking and is breathing heavy. She has lost a lot of weight and can't stand without falling down. I an taking her to the vet in the morning but the usual answer they give me for everything is worms. The other 2 dogs are always fine though. Any ideas what I should have them check other that anemia, blood sugar, and dehydration?

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Feb 9, 2012, 04:53 PM
It stands to reason that 3 dogs sharing the same quarters would all have worms if 1 had them. If the only answer you get from your vet is worms without other diagnostics and testing then it may be time to find another vet.
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Feb 10, 2012, 06:54 AM
Her normal vet had done blood and urine test before that came back fine. I took her to my large animal vet instead of her usual one. Vet did a worm check on one of the other dogs and came back clean. Since she had not been eating he couldn't get a fecal on her. He drew blood work and found pancreatic cancer. She passed away this morning. Thank you for your help.
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Feb 10, 2012, 07:58 AM
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Feb 10, 2012, 08:51 AM
I am sorry for the loss of your friend.
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