Weight Loss & Vomiting - 10 year old Boston Terrier

by Colleen
(Toronto, ON)

My 10 year old Oreo has not been well for about 3 months and we cannot figure out what is happening, so I thought I would tap into everyone's expertise on this list.

Since late May Oreo has been vomiting foamy bile and losing weight (4.5 lbs since May - about 14% of his body weight). He does not seem to be in any pain or discomfort, he plays at the park, had a blast at the cottage, great appetite (eating like a little piggy) and pooping normally. He is on medication to help settle his tummy and he doesn't throw up his food, just bile (and not a lot - just a bit each time).

His full senior blood workup from July 28th was better than the bloodwork done in April prior to this problem. An ultrasound showed that he had no abnormalities in his abdomen, however he still had a bit of food in his tummy that should have moved on to his intestines, so now he is on meds to help the food motility.

We are at a loss and willing to research and do whatever it takes to ensure he is healthy. Poor guy is probably wondering what all the fuss is about, but the symptoms are not normal and we are very concerned.