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Why is my senior dog suddenly so hungry, thirsty, and vomiting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 9 years old | 61 lbs

Hello my name is r9hith. I have a lab and Pomeranian crosses dog. She is too obese. Her legs are little for her body and she weighs around 25 to 30 kgs. She is 9 years old. Lately she acts hungry all the time. She is like out of control for food. She was never like this. She used to be disciplined and smart and just like a human . But suddenly everything changed. She acts like a mad for food. And she drinks a lot. Upon eating a lot of food she vomits some.can you please tell what should we do

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2017

I would have Freedo seen by a vet. In a senior dog, this increase in appetite and drinking could be caused by diabetes. I recommend having a physical exam, a geriatric blood panel, and urinalysis. These tests will help the vet diagnose what is causing her symptoms so she can be treated.

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