Answer:
What has one hand longer than the other, and goes on all day and night?
In the sun it likes to play; In the rain it goes away; Walk or run it always follows; In the mud it always wallows.
Many foods can make me strong but give me water and I won't last long.
You can tumble in it, Roll in it, Burn it, Animals eat it, Used to cover floors, Still used beyond stall doors. Freshens whatever it is placed on, Absorbs whatever is poured into it. What is it?
Often found in doctor's offices and pirate flags
Those with eyes bigger than their stomach will definitely leave the restaurant with one of them. It is named after a house pet as well.