Posts by ShaunO

Hyperthyroidism in cats is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, speeding up the body’s metabolism and causing signs like weight loss despite a hearty appetite. It’s the most common hormonal disorder in older cats, and the good news is that it’s very manageable once diagnosed. At Acton Animal Hospital in…

If you keep asking yourself, “Why is my dog always hungry?” the short answer is that a big appetite usually comes from learned behavior, the type or amount of food, or an underlying health condition. Many dogs simply love to eat and have learned that begging pays off, but a sudden or lasting increase in…

If you’re asking, “Why is my dog lethargic?” the most common answers include infection, pain, a reaction to heat or exercise, a medication side effect, or an underlying illness affecting the organs or hormones. Mild tiredness after a long hike usually passes within a day, but lethargy that lingers or shows up alongside other changes…