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”

  3. Sharon Joyce

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    There are 2 up the street from where I live which is so fat it looks like a seal with legs. It doesn’t have a neck anymore. Have tried talking to the moron who owns them but have given up. Xxs

  11. Jake Payne

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    My girl is like 2 lbs overweight, which is more than people realize. We go on walks regularly so I’m not to concerned as of now. We both could afford to lose a few lol

  20. Beth Martin

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    Poor baby. Everyone knows Beagles will just keep eating everything that comes their way, and it is up to their human parents to keep them safe, which includes they have a monitored healthy diet, so they have a healthy active life. I hope someone is helping this very overweight beagle! One of my Beagles is on seizure meds twice a day and I don’t know if it is the meds or the fact that the meds make her lethargic awhile after each pill, but she can easily pack on the pounds since she has been on the meds. So we make sure she has a reduced prescription diet and watch the # of treats she gets a day and no table scraps. Ma the a finger lick once in awhile, which she is happy to get.

  22. Tami Baldowski

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    Here’s the chunky butt we adopted pre weight loss. He weighed in at 77 lbs. He was immediately put on a diet. Down to 60 lbs in 4 months. Still a few lbs to go but he has so much more energy, loves to play and loves his walks.

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