What if your dog is always hungry? Find out why some dogs never seem to be full and what you can do about it.
Some behaviors may indicate at first glance that your dog is always hungry:
- a constant sniffing in the kitchen
- persistent watching and following while eating
- intense begging
- Eating from unguarded dining table or trash can
While these are all signs that your dog is showing more than a normal interest in food, they are not necessarily signs that he is actually hungry. The distinction between hunger and appetite is important here:Hunger is the body's signal indicating the need for food, whileappetite is more the psychological craving for food, even if your dog isn't really hungry.