Section: Follow-up
Optimal treatment for your pet requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be critical, especially if your pet does not rapidly improve and/or continues to lose weight.
The necessity for patient monitoring and the methods required depends on the underlying cause of the weight loss; however, the patient should be weighed regularly and often.
Administer all prescribed medications as directed. Alert your veterinarian if you are experiencing problems treating your pet. If your pet is not responding, also alert your veterinarian.
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