Dogs & cats · Nutrition & metabolism
Testing for Increased Appetite
Increased appetite can reflect normal energy needs, medication effects or disease.
Increased appetite can reflect normal energy needs, medication effects or disease. History and testing help identify the explanation.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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