5 Warning Signs Your Dog Might Be Obese

by pawbuzz on in Dogs, Health 952

Obesity in dogs is one of the fastest growing health concerns for dogs today. According to the CDC approximately one-third of adults in the United States are obese and the trend towards obesity appears to be worsening. Veterinarians are noticing a corresponding increase in the prevalence of dog obesity.

Just as in people, obesity in dogs is associated with various health problems such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, osteoarthritis, cardiopulmonary disease, hypertension and various types of neoplasia such as mammary cancer and transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder.

More: 12 Human Foods That Could Kill Your Dog

These dog health conditions associated with dog obesity negatively impact the quality of life and longevity for our overweight canine companions and dramatically increase the cost of their veterinary care.

The very first step in dealing with an overweight or obese dog is to recognize and acknowledge that there is a problem.

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952 thoughts on “5 Warning Signs Your Dog Might Be Obese”

  22. Linda Andrew

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    Its very hard to calculate how much my pup should eat. She has Wainwrights and the feed guide is based on what their adult weight / size will be….I have a Dachshund x Dalmation so have no idea how big she will be. We are currently feeding her the diet for an up to 12kg adult but seems to be constantly hungry.

  25. Trey Carter

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    Mine was too until I stared gaining weight. I kid you not, I put on around 40 pounds due to meds and alcoholism(I’m fine now.) and my girl Bella gained about 15 over the same course of time.

    She was also about 3 1/2 at that time too, so maybe that has something to do with it. I just finally started measuring her food as the bag states to help her slim down again.

  40. Carolina Szymankiewicz

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    Well my doxie is neutered and has 10 years old, hes not fat or have some extra weigh with him(actually the stomach looks like a baloon, but i know is because the muscles arent the same when he was 5 years old, and the neutered dont helps too, he got to be neutered because he haved a really complicated time with the bladder… the bladder have turned and so we had to operate). But he ates the normal amount of food he have to ate(except when he’s brother gives some amount more of he’s food lol)…

  48. Betty Chamlee

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    Sounds like a lot of food if he is a mini or tweenie.
    My little fellow is a tweenie and he get 1/4 cup dry with a tablespoon of can food, Both wellness. Twice daily. A treat in the morning and a treat before bedtime.

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