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Archna

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?

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Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi
how many times you are feeding in a day and quantity and what all are you feeding him?
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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
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Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi
you should add extra corbohydrates content in his diet, things like rice, chapathi ,vegetables
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Archna
Yes, these are already there
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Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi
You should increase the carbohydrate content in food, like increasing chapati and quantity of rice
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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
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Archna
He is 17 kg
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Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi
This is perfect weight for his age, however you should increase the quantity to aprox 600gm each meal
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Archna
Ók..will try, But Won't His Weight Increase?
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Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi
Yes, it will impact the weight but it can be managed by regular exercise.
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Archna
Already he is walking 2.5 kms daily
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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.
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