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Originally Posted by kgentile1010
If your dog gains weight and you know he's eating a reasonable amount, make sure to test him/her for Hypothyroid. It's very common in older dogs. I had two dogs with Hypothyroid. The first time it happened, I just thought I had an old fat dog, but when he was tested, he had it. Not that this is what the 77 lb dachshund has. Might just be overfed. But something to look for.
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Thanks for that information. Might note that it doesn't mean your dog will be fat if it has hypothyroidism. I had one that had it, but she she was slim and trim (prior to diagnosis and after medication). But it would be something to have checked out.