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”

  19. Jorunn Leere Øiestad

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    My dog never gets food without me having measured it to the gram. She is 10 years old, and she does not have a gram too much on her body. I have Even been told by the vet, she is not to slim down because elderly Dogs need not to be too skinny

  44. Lawrence Freedman

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    As labs ( bless them) would eat themselves to death given the chance, you have to be so careful. We never overfeed our lab, but occasionally gets a treat of sardines in veg oil or dentasticks. The key is Plenty of exercise. With a GOOD run every day, it keeps him in great shape.

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