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:
Aimee Victoria
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Charles Brown
Logan A. McCain
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Sherry Mccain
Mark Ollier
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Easy is it fat? Job done!
Su Tuttle
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Neil O’Sul
Peg Brush
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When you mistake it for a walrus? No kidding I thought for a mili-second that’s what I was looking at. 🙁
Olivia Hazell
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Debbie Pala
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Paul Delorde
Kimberly Ramdas
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Sarah Ramdas
Phạm Phước
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Phạm Phước
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Gift for new yeah.. order here 🙂
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The Lab Coach - Coaching Your Labrador to Success
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Sometimes what a dog needs is complete change in their diet! The processed foods currently being sold in stores are everything but good for your dog in the long run.
Did you know there’s people who cook for their dogs? I honestly didn’t until earlier this week.
Essentially my black labrador is looking to prolong its life expectancy by eating fresh, healthy food on a daily basis instead of processed food directly from a can. Just a tip 🙂
Kelly Hargett Quinlan
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My pug loves to hike and has stayed fit. Winters aren’t as easy but at 7 the vet feels he’s perfect.
Pierre Theriault
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You really want the answer$#%&!@*hole
Jack Peisley
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We use IAMS large dog. She’s 24″ at the shoulders 104lbs.
Cherie Barton
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Scott Kain
Natalie Makow
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Kelly Smith
Charlie Chuckg Golenbock
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omg Rhonda Sonnenberg
Debby Pina
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I walk Milo 2_4 times a day he’s in perfect health I’ve seen pugs overweight I’ve felt awful for them as cute as they r I would never allow Milo to get overweight people can’t believe the shape he’s in
Rhonda Sonnenberg
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That’s terrible. That’s how I feel when I see obese kids–parents hurting the child.
Diane Moore Igoe
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Mine too!
Jack Glatz
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1 he is fat
2 he is fat
3 he is fat
4 he is fat
5 he is fat
Kenny Miller
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Rule # 1; when your dog looks like that.
Nicole Walker
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Colleen Horney-Wessell
Jasmin Erazo
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Johana Eusse
Paula Flores
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Silvana Flores
Sherry Lindsey
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Making progress with more exercise, less treats, sweet potato salmon kibble. S
Added fat and coat is better too.
Colleen Horney-Wessell
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Elvis wants to know why you tagged me in regards to this issue? Hahaha
Raquel Andresa Duarte
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Peter Machado
Johanna Pelayo
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Liliana Gutierrez
Brian Dusold
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Ryan Karshen
Kelly Jacobus
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yep….time to lay off that morning bacon..
Kim Lindsey-Richardson
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give her carrots for treats …..they ae really good for dogs
Kim Sandford
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Dont know about Diva a bit more like me at the moment !
Kim Sandford
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Dont know about Diva a bit more like me at the moment !
Eva Griffin
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This baby needs both
Sherry Lindsey
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She won’t eat them unless someone else is 1st.
Jackye Bumcrot
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He looks like a seal
Jackye Bumcrot
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Buy a good weight management dry food
Matt Wimmer
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Rhiannon Emilina
Hamish George
Kim Lindsey-Richardson
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then be first…..lol
Emma Roop
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Victoria Tinsley
Laurie Brown-Carlson
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Um sure this guy may b a little overweight but I think most of it is loose skin he is a very droopy basset
Chen Ning Co Sy
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I always give fresh cook foods for my dogie. She belongs to the family. Ko leftover foods for her. Once a week, i give her treat like dentalstick for her teeth and gums.
Hamish George
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#5 is definitely the case. She may not be obese byt she is defintely well overweight which will ve affecting her health
Nadia Prockter
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Jason Spicer
Viki Benefield
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Kristen Nicole Lewis
Matt Wimmer
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Thats no way to talk a out Rhiannon Emilina
Hamish George
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Cheeky dawg
Julie Webster
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Disgusting.
There is no need for any dog to be obese.
You are the one responsible for what your dog eats.
It’s so easy to keep your dog at a healthy weight.
I should know as I have a Labrador and just lives for food!
Janna Wayman
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Um, warning signs? Isn’t the first sign that your dog is fat??