10 YEAR DOG HUNGRY ALL THE TIME

[GILLHA]

My dog has always been a fussy eater but the last couple of months he can not eat enough and is even stealing food - seems to be loosing weight - has been wormed etc - any ideas / anyone experienced this ?

[vallaw]

My old cat got this with hyperthyroidism. Very common in old cats - don't know about old dogs.

[notasyoungasiwas]

No never experienced this GILL, but I'd do what I always do when I'm worried about my dog's health for any reason, 'phone the vet and make an appointment.

[jules77]

Lots of reasons, you need to take him to the vet for some blood tests, sooner rather than later though.

[Frank97]

My old dog had a similar problem, kept eating yet losing weight, turned out to be a kidney problem, if I remember correctly. He was 14 at the time so the outcome wasn't good. So as Jules said get him to the vet.

[LoftyLottie]

Agree, take him to vets sooner rather than later. Kidney failure can actually cause this, especially if dog is drinking a lot and is losing weight.

[ladybirder]

Hyperthyroidism and/or kidney problems I would guess. Please take him to your vet asap as if this turns out to the case it is serious and he needs help.