Susan T. asked

🐕  Dog Health

Why does my 14-year-old dog keep eating dirt and plants, especially since her hunger has increased over the past 6 months, while her weight has remained the same?

August 6th, 2024

Cynthia V. answered

The behavior of your dog eating dirt and plants, known as pica, combined with an increased appetite,...

August 6th, 2024

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