Why is my dog suddenly so hungry, panting, and distressed?

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Hi Layla has an increase in hunger, quite excessive. She pants alot, seems in distress and asks me for food. Then when I've given her food, she calms down. She acts crazy like she has to eat then and there. She has allergies to food and unknown things we haven't figured out yet (incase that's related). She also has a history of digestive problems, particularly digesting fat. I'm so worried that she has some underlying condition as the increase in hunger and panting is scaring me. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 18 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Layla is pretty young for some of the endocrine problems seen in dogs that may fit your description, like diabetes & Cushing's Disease, but if you are truly concerned, then please see your veterinarian. Some routine bloodwork can easily & quickly rule out any number of serious conditions so that you can relax & enjoy your sweet baby. If this is just a case of a demanding & hungry little dog, then we can easily deal with that, but we do need to make sure everything else is in good order. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my dog suddenly so hungry, panting, and distressed?

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