Increased appetite is completely normal in pets that have high energy requirements, such as growing puppies and kittens, pets that exercise strenuously such as hunting dogs, and pregnant or nursing females. Also, pets eating a poor quality diet may eat more to meet their energy requirements.
Why is my dog suddenly eating more?
Abnormalities in the CNS can cause increased appetite, as can several other factors such as stress, an underlying disease, or cancer. Because appetite changes are so common in many illnesses and situations, diagnosing the reason for it can be a complex process. Polyphagia can indicate serious disease.
Do dogs get hungrier as they age?
Similarly, a sudden increase in appetite in senior pets, while less common than a decrease in appetite, can be part of the normal aging process of pets or the symptom of a medical condition. In general, excessive weight gain should be avoided in older pets, since obesity can cause many medical conditions.
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