{"id":19421,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:38","slug":"why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog eating so much but not gaining weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/#Why_is_my_dog_eating_so_much_but_not_gaining_weight\" title=\"Why is my dog eating so much but not gaining weight?\">Why is my dog eating so much but not gaining weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/#Should_I_worry_if_my_dog_is_losing_weight\" title=\"Should I worry if my dog is losing weight?\">Should I worry if my dog is losing weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_put_weight_on_a_dog\" title=\"What is the fastest way to put weight on a dog?\">What is the fastest way to put weight on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/#Why_does_my_dog_always_look_skinny\" title=\"Why does my dog always look skinny?\">Why does my dog always look skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/#Why_is_my_dog_losing_weight_even_though_he_is_eating\" title=\"Why is my dog losing weight even though he is eating?\">Why is my dog losing weight even though he is eating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/#Why_is_my_dog_losing_weight_rapidly\" title=\"Why is my dog losing weight rapidly?\">Why is my dog losing weight rapidly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-so-much-but-not-gaining-weight\/#How_skinny_is_too_skinny_for_a_dog\" title=\"How skinny is too skinny for a dog?\">How skinny is too skinny for a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_eating_so_much_but_not_gaining_weight\"><\/span>Why is my dog eating so much but not gaining weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My Dog Is Eating, But Not Gaining Weight  Why? If your dog seems to be eating normally, but they&#8217;re still underweight and not gaining anything, there&#8217;s usually one of two things happening: <b>you aren&#8217;t feeding them enough, or there&#8217;s an underlying issue not letting them gain weight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_worry_if_my_dog_is_losing_weight\"><\/span>Should I worry if my dog is losing weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms. <b>Weight loss in dogs is usually only a concern if it happens suddenly, or when there isn&#8217;t an obvious cause. If your dog is losing weight, it&#8217;s important to tell your vet about any other symptoms you have noticed, such as: Lethargy (low energy)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_put_weight_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to put weight on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Make a Dog Gain Weight Fast<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Set goals and monitor weight gain.  <\/li>\n<li>Consult the vet.  <\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog high-calorie dog food.  <\/li>\n<li>Increase feeding amount or frequency.  <\/li>\n<li>Supplement with snacks.  <\/li>\n<li>Add wet foods and fresh produce.  <\/li>\n<li>Give him some exercise.<\/li>\n<p>11 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_always_look_skinny\"><\/span>Why does my dog always look skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Underlying Health Conditions <b>Being underweight can also signal an underlying illness, especially if the weight loss is sudden. A number of health issues can cause weight loss in dogs, ranging from tooth pain to gastrointestinal discomfort to more serious conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and cancer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_losing_weight_even_though_he_is_eating\"><\/span>Why is my dog losing weight even though he is eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why is my dog losing weight but still eating? If your dog is still eating but losing weight, it may be a sign of a bigger problem. <b>Your dog is either not eating enough calories to support its lifestyle or your dog may have a digestion or absorption issue<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_losing_weight_rapidly\"><\/span>Why is my dog losing weight rapidly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from <b>weight loss due to dehydration, rapid weight loss also occurs when your dog has a negative caloric balance. This means that the body is not receiving the necessary calories it needs to maintain a normal weight range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_skinny_is_too_skinny_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How skinny is too skinny for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Only if the ribs are visible with no palpable fat is the dog too thin. In particularly severe cases, the ribs, lower back vertebrae, and pelvic bones may be easily visible, with little to no discernible body fat. In those instances, the dog will look like it&#8217;s literally starving, because it is.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog eating so much but not gaining weight?Should I worry if my dog is losing weight?What is the fastest way to put weight on a dog?Why does my dog always look skinny?Why is my dog losing weight even though he is eating?Why is my dog losing weight rapidly?How skinny&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19421"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19421"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19421\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}