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.
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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.
Move on to the next page to find out the Five Warning Signs Your Dog Might Be Obese:
Sandra Corcoran
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Darren Corcoran
Ray Staley
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not me
Sue-Ellen Blunt
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Hermina Atkinson
Johnny Light
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Far too many Goldies I see are massively overweight.
AliceandBryan Yauger
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“But daddy you’re obese and not eating smaller portions….”
Fredi Jimenez
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Itania Vargas
François Fuchs
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Ik ben zo lol
Linda Robb
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OUFF une chance!!
Joan Malitsky
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Eric Moore
Maddison Muller
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Sarah Jurgenson
Frédérick Godbout
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Well if your dog is a Malamute and think it’s a husky, it will look a bit bigger.
Wow this page repost the same stuff over and over and yet they don’t know what the difference between a husky and a malamute is!!!
Frédérick Godbout
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Malamute
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Husky
Madison Allen
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Mary Allen Gary P. Allen
Shannon Ricketts
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Mine is and she’s walked and portion controlled no treats and aged still a fatty
Shannon Ricketts
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But fat pugs are so much cuter
Lexi Lepof
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Kelli Krauser Lepof
Kelli Krauser Lepof
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We better watch out
Yette Oignet
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Lotte Schouten Sanne Schouten Carel Flooren biggy
Curry Jolicoeur
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Julie
Greg King
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This dog is going drop dead if he/she does go on a diet and get regular exercise.
Shyloh Vecmanis
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Lisa Jane
Maurice Maurice
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Just like ours
Katie Nicole
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Kayla Yasbin Kevin Mitchell
Michael Guy
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Gorgeous
Josh Smith
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Beverley Smith Mark Smith
Carly Correia
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Jessie Correia do you think maybe Penny….no….
Jaime H Luo
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It’s Big Boned!
Jaime H Luo
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It’s Big Boned not Obese.
Sanne Schouten
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Wtf?! Je hebt het over mijn hondje he Yet
Yette Oignet
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HondJE??
Paula Bain
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My Striker is amazingly fit! Proud of that boy.
Sarah Jerome
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Erin Jerome Rebecca Jerome
Mandy Clarke
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well it should
Brian Rich
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Not this one
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Stunning Pug Puppies for sale.
Our beautiful bow has self whelped four gorgeous babies two girls and two boys . Mam is fawn with many colours in her bloodline, dad is also fawn with many champions in his . Theses puppies will be well socialised and used to all the usual household noises . Puppies will be microchipped vet checked and had their first vaccinations before going to their new families. they will come with a bag of food that we wean them on also a blanket which has been with mum.
Christine Marie
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Choco became over weight after he was fixed. He runs, plays, and eats dry dog food. Very happy and lovable Choco!
Olivia Soundy
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Heheh. Aww her face is like yes I know I’m cute. Thanks for noticing.
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Jo Innis
CJ Spencer-Oberink
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Cornelius
Stephanie Schloemer
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Sarita Goins
Lisa Flowers
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Shelley Flowers
Jory Curfman
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Lol #5 is wii for sure Chelsea Studie
Elizabeth Gallagher Elliott
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Nope! She is trim and lean. Within 1/2 of her 1 year weight. She is 13.
Kathie Mechowski
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Can’t feel ribs. She’s so old. At 18, she is 10 lbs. I need to continue to try to get her to walk. It’s hard for her.
Rhonda Cooper
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Melissa Anderson. Wally lok
Tina Lythe
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No he’s perfect
Jasmine Ryan
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Brooke Hazell
Brooke Hazell
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Oh. My. God. Jasmine
Christopher Stokes
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Our minis are just under 5kg, just where they should be through a combination of a good diet and plenty of exercise. The exercise keeps us fit as well. Couldn’t be without them both.