My kitten is always hungry and never full. Is this normal behavior?

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Hi! My kitten (6mo) has a voracious appetite and doesn't seem to ever be full. We've gotten him dewormed recently (within the last 2 months) but the behavior is consistent. He eats Science Diet kitten food + Fancy Feast canned food, 3 to 4 meals/day. He tries to steal everyone else's meals, and I can't tell if it's out of boredom or genuine hunger. His coat is glossy and he's of a normal weight. He also has one of those 'skin pouches', but I'm very worried it might be a health condition! Help? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Kittens are constantly growing, and some cats are just natural gluttons and want to eat everything. The amount of meals daily seems about right for a young cat that's growing, and if he's trying to get into others' food, moving him out of the room or monitoring feedings can help. If you suspect there is an underlying health condition causing this, he is gaining weight too quickly, or he seems otherwise sick, a vet exam to rule out any possible issues is always a good idea!

My kitten is always hungry and never full. Is this normal behavior?

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