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. Sanja Gaši

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    Beagles need exercise we feed Odie healthy dog food in the morning and in the evening about half a cup, we walk him every night and sometimes ride a bicycle while he runs along, most beagles I see are overweight they are the breed that gains weight the easiet so lots of maintenance is needed for them. Odie is 4 years old and we always get compliments how good he look

  33. Chris Clair

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    I can’t feel the ribs on my 9month old female she’s 90+lbs VERY active her father is 120+ and mother 100+ both working dogs so not all of this is true or always fits in the morning I take her on a 30min run she comes home usually really thirsty and that’s about it still full of energy she is taken on at least two walks a day and depending on my mood/energy level another run in no way is she overweight she’s built like a house

  48. Jan Wood

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    My Polly eats anything, including ‘lambing leftovers’ if she can get there before I can clean them up but she’s always on the move. She can out run a working sheepdog if they take her ball lol

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