Hello,

One of the worst things about having a dog is the fact they get old. There’s nothing we can do to avoid it — all we can do is make sure they have a happy and healthy life.

A common symptom of aging in dogs is unwanted weight loss, which can be worrying for any pet parent. However, it can be caused by a number of factors — and there are things you can do to if it happens, including altering their diet to help them gain weight.

We asked Brandon Stapleton, DVM, and head veterinarian for 5-star-rated The Farmer’s Dog, for his advice on what to do if you think your senior dog is underweight — and how to help them if they are. 

You can read what he said in this article: How to Help a Senior Dog That’s Losing Weight

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The DFA Team
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