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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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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Published on February 25th, 2017
Every dog is different and not all foods will suit all dogs. It is also possible he could have a medical condition such as an underactive pancreas resulting in poor digestive capacity. I strongly recommend you change his diet to a high quality, sensitive version and monitor his weight gain over 4weeks. If this does not start to improve he will need a full health assessment by your vet to investigate underlying causes
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