He had parvo last year, at age 3, and just turned 4. Had "virus" and was hospitalized 7 weeks ago, recovered, his eye ruptured and was removed, had some appetite loss but was good for a week, then suddenly stopped eating. Has been surviving on NutriCal. Vet gave up, all blood tests are normal, ultrasound showed nothing. I can't afford endoscopies and biopsies, and mostly cant' bear watching him waste away. He is so stoic it is amazing. Has anyone been through something similar that may have any idea what his problem could be? I have confidence in this vet, as he is the one used by the rescue where I got Weston 6 months ago. My regular vet took care of the first "virus", but I think they are the one that dropped the ball. After the ultrasound this week, they suggested I take him to the local veterinary school, but it is way too expensive. They said they would probably do an endoscopy or biopsies. I just can't afford them. I am going to try the pumpkin and have started him on the antacid along with the appetite stimulant, as I have read a lot online about pancreatitis and ulcers in dogs. He is not dehydrated, we are monitoring that closely. Thank you all for your responses.
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If you cannot do further testing, then it's best to keep him comfortable and when he gets overly lethargic, euthanize him humanely. I have no idea what it could be. Did the vet give you potential diagnoses?
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