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Dog who can't get enough food
My dog (12 yrs old) has recently become ravenous. She can't get enough to eat. She's always been a perfect weight.
She is INSANE when food is around. She wants to go out constantly so she can get a treat when she comes back inside. She is anxious, mouch more active than usual. Not sleeping well. This behavior has persisted for about a week. at first i though she ate some chocolate on Thanksgiving but I think it's lasted too long. BTW she is a Bichon.
Any ideas???????
She is INSANE when food is around. She wants to go out constantly so she can get a treat when she comes back inside. She is anxious, mouch more active than usual. Not sleeping well. This behavior has persisted for about a week. at first i though she ate some chocolate on Thanksgiving but I think it's lasted too long. BTW she is a Bichon.
Any ideas???????
I was also thinking thyroid issue. I agree with the others, take her to the vet and see what they say.
Take care!
Take care!
Oh my gosh! My 14 yr old golden doodle is suddenly doing the same thing! She even pushes our GP out of the way and steals her food. And she’s skinny as a rail. Let us know if you find the answer. Our dog just had a bunch of blood work for a surgery she had a month ago.
I know it can take a little while sometimes to get the results back...but we'd love to hear if they find anything! Good luck to you and little doggie!
I'm taking her today for the blood work. Thanks everyone for the advice!
I'll let you know what they find.
I'll let you know what they find.
Please take her to have a "Senior Blood Panel" run if you haven't already. Many things can cause this sudden behavior: Thyroid problems, Cushings Disease, Liver Problems to name a few....All can be controlled with medication to get her comfortable again...Good luck and please update us with what you find out......Karla
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I have a naturally greedy doggy too, she's always been that way. She does NOT get fed more than she needs, no matter what, so she's got used to the rules!. But if she gets the chance, she will do anything to get extra food or treats! And she is well. No problems.
Cold weather can make them more hungry, extra activity can also. Has there been a break in routine recently (like visiting a relative or something? When she's got extra treats? and now she's playing on that with you?)
Is she fit and well otherwise, and not losing weight? Are you sure her weight is the same?
With humans, hyper-activity/sleeplessness, coupled with massive appetite & no weight gain etc, can be linked to thyroid problems. Check this with the vet.
Cold weather can make them more hungry, extra activity can also. Has there been a break in routine recently (like visiting a relative or something? When she's got extra treats? and now she's playing on that with you?)
Is she fit and well otherwise, and not losing weight? Are you sure her weight is the same?
With humans, hyper-activity/sleeplessness, coupled with massive appetite & no weight gain etc, can be linked to thyroid problems. Check this with the vet.
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