My dog always seems hungry and steals food. Should I feed her more?

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My baby Camille is a cattle dog and foxhound mix and I’m not sure what else. She is about 35 lbs and she will be one year old on Friday. She has been getting a little less than a cup and a half twice a day but she always seems hungry. My moms dog eats the same brand so every morning and every evening she will go steal food from the other dog. She also eats her brothers food occasionally but I scold her for that so she’s kind of stopped. I’m not sure if maybe I should feed Camille more or not. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 months and 25 days old | 65 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

She appear very fit and healthy in the photo. If she is still seeking food you can go to 2 cups a day total and see how her body responds. If she is energetic then she may stay fit with as she is burning off the extra calories. If she begins to gain weight, then you have to cut the amount back. some dogs eat others out of greed, not hunger. They simply have a pack mentality and eat it just so the others do not. Feeding everyone separately can help discourage this behavior also.

My dog always seems hungry and steals food. Should I feed her more?

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