increase in eating habits
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increase in eating habits
My aunt and uncle have had their chow, Charley, since they got married 13 years ago. Recently she has been eating a couple bowls of food per day and same for water. She has hip dysplasia or however it is spelled and doesn't move around a whole lot in the day. She even stays inside the cold house throughout most of the day. Nothing has really changed with her daily habits, but I was just curious since she is getting old. Does anyone know why she might be suddenly have such a change?
It could be a range of things, from illnesses affecting the endocrine system, boredom, a way to de-stress from possible increasing pain, etc., etc.
A geriatric check-up is in order, if this is new behavior since the last one. Adding excess calories to an inactive dog with hip dysplasia is also going to increase the joint problem. Best wishes...
A geriatric check-up is in order, if this is new behavior since the last one. Adding excess calories to an inactive dog with hip dysplasia is also going to increase the joint problem. Best wishes...
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