1. Entering the growth and development period

3-6 months is the rapid growth period for dogs, and it is also the time when dogs have the strongest appetite. In order to meet the needs of physical development, dogs will The dog eats a lot. If the owner does not control the dog's appetite, it will eat non-stop, and after eating, it will come to the owner for more food.

Especially for puppies, even if the stomach is not bloated or fed too much, it will cause digestive problems and severe diarrhea.

2. A sudden increase in exercise

The owner has recently been with the dog Dogs spend more time outside exercising than in the past. The amount of dog exercise increases and the metabolism speeds up. Dogs who feel tired want to replenish energy and food when they get home. In this case, they will overeat.

3. Internal Parasites

Parasites live in the dog’s body in order to suck the dog’s nutrition. The dog’s nutrition will definitely be exposed after the parasite gradually sucks it. Dogs that overeat and have parasites in their bodies will be lethargic after meals and will feel hungry within a short period of time. In this case, owners need to pay special attention.

Roundworms: Roundworms can be spread by rats, mice, or contaminated food or water. Other symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea. Roundworms can be treated with medication, but they need to be diagnosed first.

Hookworms: Hookworms can "hook" your dog's intestines and feed on his blood, causing anemia or low iron levels in the body. Symptoms are similar to other parasites.

Tapeworms: Typically spread by fleas, tapeworms feed on the blood and other nutrients in your dog’s body. They can cause intestinal problems and swelling. They can reproduce asexually, which means that once they enter a dog's body, they can continue to reproduce without limit in the dog's gut.

4. The dog is pregnant

When the dog is pregnant, in order to provide better nutrition to its baby, it will eat more nutrients than usual and wait until its baby is born. When the baby is born, there will be enough milk to keep the baby full.

5. The dog has just been neutered

In order to recover faster, the sterilized dog will eat more food to increase its resistance, so before the sterilization operation During the recovery period, your appetite will be greater than usual.

6. Effects of Drugs

Some dogs are Excessive appetite is a side effect of medications taken during illness.

It is best for the owner to read the instructions or consult the attending doctor before giving medicine.

7. Preparing for a sudden drop in temperature

Another reason why we need to continue to replenish energy is that the weather temperature suddenly drops. We humans have cotton jackets and trousers, which can help us resist the wind and cold. body temperature. But dogs only have that one coat of hair, so they need to take in more food to replenish energy in their bodies and maintain normal body temperature.

As summer ends and autumn arrives, dogs will increase their food intake and put on "autumn fat" to resist the cold winter in order to increase their body fat reserves in preparation for the winter.