Stella was scheduled to have a 9 month check-up next month but we decided to move her appointment up one month because we noticed she appears to be losing weight. Normally this would not necessarily concern us but the dogs usually gain weight in the winter season from less walks and less playtime in the backyard.
Sella has been eating normally and doing her "duties" normally as well. Her personality and activites (in the house) have remained the same. No changes that we've noticed except that she seems to be slimming down. On physical exam the oncologist stated that she does not find any evidence of new lesions. After weighing Stella we were told that she has lost weight but only half a pound. Doesn't sound like much but for a smallish dog it is noticable - but nothing to be too alarmed about.
Just to be safe the oncologist decided to run some blood tests to be sure nothing else was causing the weight loss. We will have the results tomorrow.
Incidentally, Stella's weight today is 23.4 pounds.
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