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”

  12. Richard Graham

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    Morgan gets 2/3 cup of kibble in the morning and 2/3 cup at night of Nutro Ultra. Rear she eats all her food at one time. She grazes on it thought the day and night. Doesn’t get a lot of treats, and little human food. She gets plenty of exercise – ball, chasing her sister, rough housing, etc.. She stays a steady 14lbs, actually could use to gain about a pound but she so active she doesn’t.

  17. Maria Cusimano

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    Sooo unhealthy, I feel so bad for dogs who are so obese they can’t even run around and play. Food does not = love. People who allow their pets to get fat are doing a great disservice to them, they are shortening their life span.

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  29. Sharon Wheeler

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    I’ve been told by vet last week that my 11 month pup weighs to much he’s 12 kilos on the scale she said he should be about 8 or 9 kilos he is a big boy pug. Been told to cut how much I’m feed g him and down to two meals a day not three.

  47. Mandy Chambers

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    I have had Labradors all of my life and never had an overweight one – just more excercise output than calorie intake which we control so an obese dog is cruel. The problem is, Labradors are good “doers” and don’t need a lot of food, so it’s easy for them to put on weight. If you notice your dog getting a bit thick around the middle just reduce normal food for a short while – replacing it with carrots, green beans etc if you so wish. However, do not judge a lab by scales or even eyes as they can often look a little overweight due to thick skin, dense double coat and well sprung barrel ribs – hands on is the best test together with a
    a defined waist.

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