Help? Underweight?

For a while now, Shelby has looked underweight. Is 20lb a normal weight for a corgi. She was also the runt of the littler. I feed her twice a day and she usually eats all of it. I am very worried for her because her ribs stick out a LOT. In absolutely no way have I ever mistreated or abused my wonderful little dog. Just last night, he wasacting very strangley and whinning. We could not determine the source of the problem. She curled up and went right back to bed. The whole event lasted less than a minute. She has been vomiting a lot recently. Please help me, I'm very worried and I am scheduling an appointment with our vet.

Update: She has been diagnosed with congenital kidney disease. Does anyone who of a way to make her more comfortable?

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Permalink Reply by Sam & Shelby on January 7, 2010 at 9:48pm

UPDATE: The test came back. She has congenital kidney disease.

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Permalink Reply by Beth on January 7, 2010 at 10:02pm

I am very sorry to hear that. Are there treatment options?

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Permalink Reply by Sam & Shelby on January 7, 2010 at 10:14pm

No. All we can do is get some lower protein food and hope we have more time than what they said.

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Permalink Reply by Beth on January 7, 2010 at 10:35pm

:-(

I am so sorry to hear that. My husband and I send our sincerest sympathy. Big hugs.

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Permalink Reply by Carolyn Allen on January 7, 2010 at 11:35pm

Oh my goodness! Im sooo sorry! You are all in my prayers. Keep me posted. Im terribly sorry.

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Permalink Reply by Joanna Kimball on January 8, 2010 at 2:21am

Oh, I am SO sorry. That is not what I wanted to hear.

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Permalink Reply by clarence paul sells jr. on January 8, 2010 at 5:10pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and Shelby.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on January 7, 2010 at 11:44pm

Oh Sam and Shelby...I am so sorry! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Hold that little one tight and give her all the love you can with whatever time you have left!

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Permalink Reply by David on January 8, 2010 at 4:46am

I am really sorry to hear this. Please give her a hug for me.

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Permalink Reply by Heidi Robson on January 8, 2010 at 11:03am

I am so sorry to hear about Shelby. Hold her tight and give her lots of love.

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Permalink Reply by Sam & Shelby on January 8, 2010 at 5:58pm

You know what? Even if I had known about it, it still would have gotten her. She is the best dog I could have asked for and I love her like she is my sister. I've never met a dog with more character.