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Why is my senior dog always hungry, bloated, and has diarrhea?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Fell Terrier | Female | spayed

My dog is 13/14 years old she constantly wants to eat, drink and per, she has a bloated stomach at the sides and has runny poo all the time what could this be?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2019

These signs could be compatible with an endocrine disease (Cushing's disease, diabetes), a metabolic disorder (kidney disease or liver diseases for example). A check up, a blood tests and urine analysis would be required to determine the underlying cause more specifically and treat appropriately.

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