Plan on going to the vet for wellness checkups once or twice a year at a cost of at least $150-300 yearly. Annual blood work can add about $100-200. Dental cleanings are often recommended once a year and usually cost at least $300. Of course, vet costs will be higher if your dog develops a health problem.
In people with involuntary weight loss, certain symptoms and characteristics are cause for concern. They include. Fever and night sweats. Bone pain. Shortness of breath, cough, and coughing up blood.
Although loss of smell is rarely a symptom of a serious condition, even a partial loss of smell could cause you to lose interest in eating, which could possibly lead to weight loss, malnutrition or even depression. The common cold with nasal congestion is the most common cause for a partial, temporary loss of smell.