{"id":201119,"date":"2023-10-25T12:16:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T12:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/?p=201119"},"modified":"2023-10-26T10:12:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T10:12:02","slug":"why-is-my-dog-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Dog Eating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:106\">There are many reasons why your dog may be eating more than usual. Some of the most common causes include:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:31\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:31\"><strong>Increased activity level.<\/strong>\u00a0If your dog is exercising more than usual,\u00a0they will need to eat more to fuel their activity.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"4:1-4:45\"><strong>Growth.<\/strong>\u00a0Puppies and pregnant or nursing dogs need to eat more to support their growth and development.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:102\"><strong>Metabolic disorders.<\/strong>\u00a0Diseases such as diabetes and hyperthyroidism can cause increased appetite.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:126\"><strong>Parasites.<\/strong>\u00a0Dogs with intestinal parasites can lose weight and become malnourished,\u00a0which can lead to increased appetite.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:28\"><strong>Medication side effects.<\/strong>\u00a0Some medications,\u00a0such as corticosteroids,\u00a0can cause increased appetite.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:62\"><strong>Stress.<\/strong>\u00a0Dogs under stress may eat more as a way to cope.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:44\"><strong>Boredom.<\/strong>\u00a0Some dogs eat out of boredom.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-11:0\"><strong>Poor diet.<\/strong>\u00a0If your dog is not getting enough nutrients from their food,\u00a0they may eat more in an attempt to get the nutrients they need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Is My Dog Eating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-too-fast\/\">Why is my dog eating too fast?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-eating-my-tampons\/\">Why is my dog eating my tampons?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-wont-my-dog-eat-his-wet-dog-food\/\">Why won&#8217;t my dog eat his wet dog food?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-eat-my-bloody-pads\/\">Why does my dog eat my bloody pads?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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