Dogs are always hungry.
Its always never enough.

Truth be told, this is just a learned behavior where they approach every meal ravenously hungry and as though it might be their last. Rescued dogs might have had their bad experiences of being food deprived before being fostered or adopted, and may feel a need to beg for food therefore chowing on every edible food served as quickly as possible before it disappears. The most pampered, well-fed dogs may have learned that begging will result in treats, after all who doesn’t enjoy watching their pet happily wag their tail when enjoying a treat! It makes your dog happy, so it must be good, right?

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That is not really true. While we take pleasure  watching our pets enjoy food and treats, overfeeding can literally be like loving them to death. Too many treats or too much food at meal time can lead to obesity and a host of other health problems. Feeding your dog the right amount of quality food along with health treats and snacks helps your dog keep weight down and stay healthy.

While many dogs are simply food motivated, an increased appetite can also be a sign of several health issues. Some of the health issues that may lead to insatiable appetite, or polyphagia, include:

• diabetes

• tumors

• gastrointestinal issues that lead to poor absorption of nutrients