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Pam has really said my thoughts regarding maybe feeding more...my previous boy was 15 too but as he was on steriod he did keep his weight up, but any change in diet would result in either tummy upset of excess toileting which proved stressful to an older dog.

If you give more treats etc or it results in more toileting - now my Harry who is 18months was given pure smooth peanut butter as he was really skinny pup, he still has it (guess its half tps ) on bit of my dry toast or slice carrot just in morning, but my late boy would not of tolerated it.

If she is well and happy think maybe best to leave well alone and but it down toher age., as with my old dog it was sad that we had to really monitor is weight gain in later life, how he loved a wee bit of sausage

Hi, - if the vet‘s not worried and has ruled out any health issues, I‘d guess its just a decrease in muscle mass, which effects most of us seniors  .  It may be possible to include more calories by changing or adding to her food but to be honest, as long as her digestion is good,  she‘s well and happy and isn’t begging for for more or refusing food altogether,, I‘d be inclined to carry on as normal and not risk upsetting her system.
 

When my two were puppies, I slept downstairs with them for several nights, the crate being within touching distance to the sofa. I felt it was reassurance for them.  If they woke up in the night, I would just let them sniff my hand and this comforted them.  Its a big change for them having been surrounded by siblings to being entirely on their own.

Not much help for you. Our breeder had took the time to  start crate training so we don't have issues at night. But miss Molly hates the play pen

That sounds like a success. Glad it all went well.