my 7 year old beagle male dog seems to be constantly hungry and can eat a lot if given a chance. what could be the reason?

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

how many times you are feeding in a day and quantity and what all are you feeding him?

Archna

Feeding meals 2 times. 100 gm.chicken, brown rice , pumpkin,beans, carrot. Altogether about 350 gm each meal. Then inbetween a piece of whole wheat bread, few watermelon pieces

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

you should add extra corbohydrates content in his diet, things like rice, chapathi ,vegetables

Archna

Yes, these are already there

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

You should increase the carbohydrate content in food, like increasing chapati and quantity of rice

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

If you can tell me what is your dog’s weight i can let you know approximately how much carbohydrate increment is needed

Archna

He is 17 kg

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

This is perfect weight for his age, however you should increase the quantity to aprox 600gm each meal

Archna

Ók..will try, But Won't His Weight Increase?

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

Yes, it will impact the weight but it can be managed by regular exercise.

Archna

Already he is walking 2.5 kms daily

Kuddle

Hi pet parent, we would recommend a nutrionist session here, she can help you formulate a detailed diet plan basis the age, weight and breed of your pet.