Why Is My Cat Always Hungry?

Has your cat lost weight despite an increased appetite?

Is your cat eating a lot and gaining weight?

Do you have a female cat that has not been spayed and is often in contact with male cats?

Is the increased appetite followed by frequent vomiting?

Do you feed your cat with high-quality food?

This is a good indicator that you need to take your cat to the veterinarian. Cats that seem to always be hungry and never gain weight are often diagnosed with some sort of an ailment. Some of the illnesses and conditions that cause increased appetite are hyperthyroidism, diabetes, intestinal parasites, and cancers. The vet will examine your pet and give it a proper diagnose.

If you have a female cat who has not been spayed and could have had exposure to a male cat who has not been neutered, your cat may be hungry and gaining weight because she is pregnant. If this is the case, make sure you are feeding it a kitten formula to help provide maximum nutrition to the growing kittens inside your cat.

If your cat is crying for food and is gaining weight, then this should be a sign to you that you should feed your cat less, despite what it is trying to tell you. Some cats, like some people, just really like food, and the more you feed them, the quicker they'll become overweight and prone to a lot of medical issues.

Cats groom themselves extensively so they often have a lot of fur in their digestive tracts, which can form a hairball. If a hairball is lodged in your cat, then it will vomit its food, since the food will be unable to pass. If you suspect your cat has a hairball or other item that is stuck in their gastrointestinal tract, take your pet to the veterinarian.

Just like humans, some cats will eat to cope with psychological issues like boredom, loneliness, grief, or depression. If you suspect your cat’s hunger is due to a psychological rather than physical complaint, try gentle play, petting, and reassurance before mealtimes and see if their diet improves.

The poor-quality cat food usually doesn't have enough nutrients to sustain active pets like cats. Your cat may be eating more because it can’t satisfy its need for more nutrients. You should change your cat's food and give it a more nutritional meal.