Why does my dog gulp food and still act hungry after eating?

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Hello, I feed my 1 year old boxer 2 cups of food twice per day. He gulps it down and then sits by the bowl crying and licking an empty bowl. Is this normal or is he truly still hungry? He weights 63lbs. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 70 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately that answer will depend on a few factors. 4 cups of food a day sounds like a reasonable amount for a young 63 pound dog that is active. My 70 pound dog eats about 3 cups a day and is completely convinced that he is starving every day, but his weight is perfect. It just depends on the dog. So, my first recommendation is to evaluate Cooper's Body Condition Score (BCS). I have included a link below with detailed information about a BCS. https://www.purina.co.uk/dogs/health-and-nutrition/exercise-and-weight-management/dog-body-condition-tool Often, we think a dog with a BCS of 6 or 7 out of 9 is a normal weight when they are actually overweight. If you have any questions about Cooper's weight or how to determine his BCS, then I would certainly consult his veterinarian. Otherwise, if his BCS is normal and he appears to be acting normally otherwise, it might just be the Cooper thinks he should be eating more food than his body actually needs to maintain his weight. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Why does my dog gulp food and still act hungry after eating?

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