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Why is my dog always hungry and so thin despite eating a lot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 14 lbs

My dog acts like she is starving yet I am over feeding her. She is so thin you van see her backbone

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 20th, 2018

This is obviously very abnormal, unfortunately this symptom is very general and could be caused by many diseases including intestinal worms, cancer, IBD, pancreatitis, kidney failure and many more. i recommend taking her ot the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated.

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