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”

  25. Jenny Krauss

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    1/3 – 1/4 of a cup twice a day is perfect for a 11-14 lb dachshund. For dogs, hard food is much, much healthier than soft food. Soft food is a major cause of ruining dogs teeth. It’s opposite in cats lol when my girl was on her regular diet she was down to a perfect 11 lbs. we moved in with mom a year ago and they free feed their doxies (BAD IDEA) and now she’s up to almost 15lbs!! She has a lot of muscle though 🙂

  37. Yero Shannon

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    I walk my dog (pug) for even ten minutes and he’s already panting like he is about to have a heart attack. He has gained weight but I get scared of all the heat stroke stuff (I live in Texas). How can I tell he is breathing hard from being tired or breathing hard because he I over heating?

  43. Jesse Deraiche

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    If he wants to sit when you walk its cuz hes tired , hot , or have hearth problem. Give him better food , real food , vedgetable fruits fish chicken and he have to run. Run with him a little everyday. Nothing else you can do exept exercise. Thats the only way to be healthy

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