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Why is my older dog suddenly covering her food? What does it mean?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 6 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

why would my 7 yr old dog all of a sudden cover up her food ?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2017

She may be "saving his food for later". not be hungry or you are giving her too much food. Try feeding her smaller amounts three times a day and take away whatever she has not finished in 10 minutes.

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