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.
Causes of Loss of taste: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Loss of taste. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Loss of smell-many cases of loss of taste are actually loss of smell; see the various causes of loss of smell. 2  Causes of loss of taste bud function include: 3  Normal aging-causes reduced ability to taste or smell. 4  Tongue infection.
During the normal aging process, the senses of smell and taste decline, contributing to a loss of pleasure in eating. This process can result in a loss of appetite in the elderly and may be compounded by physical and/or emotional diseases or conditions.