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Old February 23rd, 2004, 01:02 AM
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Disclaimer - I'm not a vet - but seems I've read about high calcium levels indicating cancer in some circumstances? But that would be a very high calcium level, I think...sometimes a dog can be a little out of the range & there's no big deal.

I'd DEFINITELY get another opinion in a heartbeat. Anytime a vet can't figure something out, no harm in seeing another. Also I believe there are two different types of thyroid tests; one being more accurate than the other.

Does he chew his skin, like it's itchy? Any chance it's something as simple as flea allergy, or mites, mange, etc?

Is his weight fluctuating, or has he just steadily gained the 15lbs? Keeping up with the exercise & cutting back the food - plus going to a better type of food if you feed grocery store stuff, will get that under control.
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