Ask Your Pet Question. Pet Experts Answer You ASAP.

(Not a Pet Question?)

I have an 11 year old miniature dachtsun. She is 16 lbs ...

Sent to Pet Experts November 30 2005 at 2:20 PM
   

I have an 11 year old miniature dachtsun. She is 16 lbs and should be 12-13. Can't seem to get weight down. she eats 1/2 cup of senior kibbles twice a day. Any suggestions? She has many small soft lumps on het chest and belly. One is about 1" around. Any ideas what this could be? Customer (name blocked for privacy)@adelphia.net

Optional Information:
Age: 11; Female; Breed: Dachtsun

Already Tried:
As faras the lumps; nothing. Weight: cut down on food and went to senior lamb/rice dry food.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status:  Closed   Value: $6
Answer
November 30 2005 at 2:35 PM (14 minutes and 3 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
You can try substituting some veggies for a part of her daily food. If you normally give 1/2 cup of food make 1/4 of that be grated carrots or string beans instead.
But you also might want to have the vet check her thyroid levels. Low thyroid can cause skin issues and weight gain.
You should have the lumps checked out too as they might merely be fatty tumors or limpomas or they might be something more serious.
Hope this helps you!

Please press Accept if you find my answer helpful. Want more info? Just reply on your question!
Bonuses for good work are always appreciated!
Thanks for the opportunity to help you!
Picture
NancyH -- Pet Health Care, Rescue,Train,Breed -- 99% Positive Feedback on 7091 Pet Accepts
30+yrs pet vet care & nursing, rescue, behavior & training, responsible breeding, small animal care
Think you can answer this question?
Login or Become an Expert

Related Answers

 

DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the JustAnswer service comes from those individuals, not from JustAnswer, and that JustAnswer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on JustAnswer are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. JustAnswer is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.

JustAnswer > Pet Health