{"id":20682,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:20","slug":"why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my old dog losing weight even though he is eating?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Why_is_my_old_dog_losing_weight_even_though_he_is_eating\" title=\"Why is my old dog losing weight even though he is eating?\">Why is my old dog losing weight even though he is eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#How_can_I_get_my_senior_dog_to_gain_weight\" title=\"How can I get my senior dog to gain weight?\">How can I get my senior dog to gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_to_feed_an_older_dog_that_is_losing_weight\" title=\"What to feed an older dog that is losing weight?\">What to feed an older dog that is losing weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Why_is_my_senior_dog_losing_weight_but_still_eating\" title=\"Why is my senior dog losing weight but still eating?\">Why is my senior dog losing weight but still eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Is_it_normal_for_an_older_dog_to_lose_weight\" title=\"Is it normal for an older dog to lose weight?\">Is it normal for an older dog to lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_to_feed_an_old_dog_that_is_losing_weight\" title=\"What to feed an old dog that is losing weight?\">What to feed an old dog that is losing weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_do_you_feed_an_underweight_senior_dog\" title=\"What do you feed an underweight senior dog?\">What do you feed an underweight senior dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Why_is_my_old_dog_so_skinny\" title=\"Why is my old dog so skinny?\">Why is my old dog so skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_can_I_feed_my_senior_dog_to_gain_weight\" title=\"What can I feed my senior dog to gain weight?\">What can I feed my senior dog to gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_do_skinny_senior_dogs_eat\" title=\"What do skinny senior dogs eat?\">What do skinny senior dogs eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_can_I_feed_my_elderly_dog_to_gain_weight\" title=\"What can I feed my elderly dog to gain weight?\">What can I feed my elderly dog to gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#How_do_you_fatten_up_an_old_dog\" title=\"How do you fatten up an old dog?\">How do you fatten up an old dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Is_it_normal_for_an_old_dog_to_get_skinny\" title=\"Is it normal for an old dog to get skinny?\">Is it normal for an old dog to get skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_is_the_best_thing_to_feed_an_old_dog\" title=\"What is the best thing to feed an old dog?\">What is the best thing to feed an old dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_put_weight_on_a_dog\" title=\"What is the fastest way to put weight on a dog?\">What is the fastest way to put weight on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Why_is_my_senior_dog_so_skinny\" title=\"Why is my senior dog so skinny?\">Why is my senior dog so skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_can_I_feed_my_elderly_dog_with_no_appetite\" title=\"What can I feed my elderly dog with no appetite?\">What can I feed my elderly dog with no appetite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#How_can_I_get_my_older_dog_to_gain_weight\" title=\"How can I get my older dog to gain weight?\">How can I get my older dog to gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Why_is_my_senior_dog_skinny\" title=\"Why is my senior dog skinny?\">Why is my senior dog skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Do_dogs_get_skinny_when_old\" title=\"Do dogs get skinny when old?\">Do dogs get skinny when old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_should_I_feed_my_senior_dog\" title=\"What should I feed my senior dog?\">What should I feed my senior dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#How_many_times_a_day_should_you_feed_a_senior_dog\" title=\"How many times a day should you feed a senior dog?\">How many times a day should you feed a senior dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_gain_weight_fast\" title=\"How can I get my dog to gain weight fast?\">How can I get my dog to gain weight fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#What_human_food_can_I_give_my_dog_to_gain_weight\" title=\"What human food can I give my dog to gain weight?\">What human food can I give my dog to gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-old-dog-losing-weight-even-though-he-is-eating\/#Is_it_normal_for_older_dogs_to_get_skinny\" title=\"Is it normal for older dogs to get skinny?\">Is it normal for older dogs to get skinny?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_old_dog_losing_weight_even_though_he_is_eating\"><\/span>Why is my old dog losing weight even though he is eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weight loss in dogs is the result of a calorie deficit. This may be caused by <b>high energy demands, poor quality food, or a number of health issues. A sudden weight loss can be caused by many different diseases including dental problems, intestinal parasites, diabetes, and cancer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_senior_dog_to_gain_weight\"><\/span>How can I get my senior dog to gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High protein and fat foods are great for dogs who need to gain weight. Feeding your dog a diet higher in fat and protein, which will help your dog gain weight steadily over time. Foods high in protein and fat will help your dog healthily put on weight, and you should notice a weight increase in just a couple of weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_feed_an_older_dog_that_is_losing_weight\"><\/span>What to feed an older dog that is losing weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Adding a scoop of premium canned food or tasty gravy\/bone broth. Adding a small amount of cooked chicken, or low sodium chicken broth. Adding a little canned tuna and\/or the oil\/water from the can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_senior_dog_losing_weight_but_still_eating\"><\/span>Why is my senior dog losing weight but still eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog who loses weight but still seems to be eating and drinking as much as before might need a visit to the veterinarian, too. <b>They&#8217;re not taking in enough calories to support themselves, says Shawn Finch, DVM, with Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals in Omaha, Neb.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_an_older_dog_to_lose_weight\"><\/span>Is it normal for an older dog to lose weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>No, it is not normal for a senior dog to suddenly lose a lot of weight. This is especially true if your dog looks truly underweight (such as through ribs and vertebrae showing as well as having visible hip bones). While weight loss is a common symptom in aging dogs, it should never be ignored.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_feed_an_old_dog_that_is_losing_weight\"><\/span>What to feed an old dog that is losing weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is losing weight you should consult your vet and discuss the advisability of a senior diet. <b>Feeding little and often or warming food may help to increase appetite. Increase the fat content of the food by adding vegetable oil or margarine, provided that this does not cause diarrhoea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_feed_an_underweight_senior_dog\"><\/span>What do you feed an underweight senior dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller kibbles or canned food may be easier for your senior dog to eat. You can also try adding a bit of water or broth to your dog&#8217;s food to soften it. Look for food that contains a balance of protein and healthy carbs. If your dog is dangerously thin, you can even switch to a diet of chicken or lamb and rice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_old_dog_so_skinny\"><\/span>Why is my old dog so skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Changes in their hormones with age can change the way the body generates energy. This could leave them being naturally leaner. However, when older dogs lose weight, it could also be a symptom of a medical condition they become more prone to when they are older, such as diabetes, heart disease, or dental disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_senior_dog_to_gain_weight\"><\/span>What can I feed my senior dog to gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High protein and fat foods are great for dogs who need to gain weight. Feeding your dog a diet higher in fat and protein, which will help your dog gain weight steadily over time. Foods high in protein and fat will help your dog healthily put on weight, and you should notice a weight increase in just a couple of weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_skinny_senior_dogs_eat\"><\/span>What do skinny senior dogs eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog who loses weight but still seems to be eating and drinking as much as before might need a visit to the veterinarian, too. <b>They&#8217;re not taking in enough calories to support themselves, says Shawn Finch, DVM, with Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals in Omaha, Neb.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_elderly_dog_to_gain_weight\"><\/span>What can I feed my elderly dog to gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High protein and fat foods are great for dogs who need to gain weight. Feeding your dog a diet higher in fat and protein, which will help your dog gain weight steadily over time. Foods high in protein and fat will help your dog healthily put on weight, and you should notice a weight increase in just a couple of weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fatten_up_an_old_dog\"><\/span>How do you fatten up an old dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Offer plenty of treats in between meals to your dog. This is especially important for older dogs that cannot eat big meals at once anymore. Having multiple snacks and treats throughout the day will add a lot of extra calories, which will help them gain weight quickly!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_an_old_dog_to_get_skinny\"><\/span>Is it normal for an old dog to get skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it normal for a senior dog to get skinny? <b>No, it is not normal for a senior dog to suddenly lose a lot of weight. This is especially true if your dog looks truly underweight (such as through ribs and vertebrae showing as well as having visible hip bones).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_thing_to_feed_an_old_dog\"><\/span>What is the best thing to feed an old dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Offer plenty of treats in between meals to your dog. This is especially important for older dogs that cannot eat big meals at once anymore. Having multiple snacks and treats throughout the day will add a lot of extra calories, which will help them gain weight quickly!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_put_weight_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to put weight on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller kibbles or canned food may be easier for your senior dog to eat. You can also try adding a bit of water or broth to your dog&#8217;s food to soften it. Look for food that contains a balance of protein and healthy carbs. If your dog is dangerously thin, you can even switch to a diet of chicken or lamb and rice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_senior_dog_so_skinny\"><\/span>Why is my senior dog so skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High protein and fat foods are great for dogs who need to gain weight. Feeding your dog a diet higher in fat and protein, which will help your dog gain weight steadily over time. Foods high in protein and fat will help your dog healthily put on weight, and you should notice a weight increase in just a couple of weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_elderly_dog_with_no_appetite\"><\/span>What can I feed my elderly dog with no appetite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Changes in their hormones with age can change the way the body generates energy. This could leave them being naturally leaner. However, when older dogs lose weight, it could also be a symptom of a medical condition they become more prone to when they are older, such as diabetes, heart disease, or dental disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_older_dog_to_gain_weight\"><\/span>How can I get my older dog to gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>4 Tips for helping your dog gain weight<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Choose a higher calorie food. Select a food that is higher in calories and protein like what you would offer a canine athlete.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed small meals throughout the day or consider free feeding.  <\/li>\n<li>Supplement meals with snacks.  <\/li>\n<li>Use wet or fresh foods.  <\/li>\n<li>Picky eater.  <\/li>\n<li>Stress.  <\/li>\n<li>Illness.  <\/li>\n<li>Old age.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_senior_dog_skinny\"><\/span>Why is my senior dog skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Changes in their hormones with age can change the way the body generates energy. This could leave them being naturally leaner. However, when older dogs lose weight, it could also be a symptom of a medical condition they become more prone to when they are older, such as diabetes, heart disease, or dental disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_skinny_when_old\"><\/span>Do dogs get skinny when old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally seniors will lose or gain a little bit of weight as they age, but weight loss is a significant symptom for many serious diseases that affect older dogs. If your dog exhibits increased thirst, increased appetite, and they lose weight, they could be suffering from diabetes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_feed_my_senior_dog\"><\/span>What should I feed my senior dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Offer your dog <b>fruits and vegetables.<\/b> All dogs benefit from eating small amounts of fruits and vegetables, particularly when they&#8217;re older and more prone to constipation. Add fiber to your dog&#8217;s diet in the form of wheat bran, steamed fresh green beans or canned green beans, or plain canned pumpkin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_times_a_day_should_you_feed_a_senior_dog\"><\/span>How many times a day should you feed a senior dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>-Senior dogs should be fed a little less than adult dogs. Because they have lower energy levels, lessening the amount of food should be taken into consideration to keep your dog at a healthy weight. -Adult dogs and senior dogs should be fed <b>two times d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_my_dog_to_gain_weight_fast\"><\/span>How can I get my dog to gain weight fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High protein and fat foods are great for dogs who need to gain weight. Feeding your dog a diet higher in fat and protein, which will help your dog gain weight steadily over time. Foods high in protein and fat will help your dog healthily put on weight, and you should notice a weight increase in just a couple of weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_food_can_I_give_my_dog_to_gain_weight\"><\/span>What human food can I give my dog to gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Add calories to your dog&#8217;s diet Examples of safe human food supplements include <b>roasted chicken without the skin, boiled eggs, canned tuna, non-fat plain yoghurt, or plain canned pumpkin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_older_dogs_to_get_skinny\"><\/span>Is it normal for older dogs to get skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it normal for a senior dog to get skinny? <b>No, it is not normal for a senior dog to suddenly lose a lot of weight. This is especially true if your dog looks truly underweight (such as through ribs and vertebrae showing as well as having visible hip bones).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my old dog losing weight even though he is eating?How can I get my senior dog to gain weight?What to feed an older dog that is losing weight?Why is my senior dog losing weight but still eating?Is it normal for an older dog to lose weight?What to feed an old&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20682"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20682"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20682\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}