My Yorkie has lost muscle mass

[elainefc]

My 4 year old Yorkie who weighs 5 lbs and has no other symptoms but muscle mass loss - she has a ravenous appetite; her stool sample came back negative for parasites. Her diet consists of Evo Ancestral kibbles, turkey, chicken, an egg occasionally, cottage cheese, sometimes a little peanut butter, Nutri-Cal supplement, freeze-dried chicken breasts, snacks, etc. Gets 3 meals a day + snacks. She used to be a stocky little girl and now you can feel her bones in her ribcage and behind. I am taking her to the vet today for blood workup & am very concerned even though her temperament and habits have not changed.

[Patti]

Hopefully it is something easily fixed. Blood work will hopefully show what is going on. Maybe a thyroid problem. Please keep us posted.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by elainefc

My 4 year old Yorkie who weighs 5 lbs and has no other symptoms but muscle mass loss - she has a ravenous appetite; her stool sample came back negative for parasites. Her diet consists of Evo Ancestral kibbles, turkey, chicken, an egg occasionally, cottage cheese, sometimes a little peanut butter, Nutri-Cal supplement, freeze-dried chicken breasts, snacks, etc. Gets 3 meals a day + snacks. She used to be a stocky little girl and now you can feel her bones in her ribcage and behind. I am taking her to the vet today for blood workup & am very concerned even though her temperament and habits have not changed.

Nutri-Cal is not intended as a supplement. It is meant to be used only when symptoms of hypoglycemia are present. Overuse can lead to diabetes.

It's good that you are going to the vet for a checkup. Sending good wishes for your girl.

[Perrella]

I have no advice, but sending positive thoughts and well wishes for a quick resolve.