Obesity in dogs and what should be done?

We all want to satisfy all the luxuries of our quadrupeds whether it is food, which comes out when it is in a hurry, be careful when it is requested even if the moment is not exactly the most appropriate, etc.

Sometimes for exaggerated care or excessive affection we tend to let ourselves be binding to a few crying eyes or various tricks used by our dogs to give them … something good. Sometimes, not rarely, this leads to the weight gain of our dog, leading to obesity. So our «cure» tends to do more damage to the dog. Obesity in pets, as in humans, leads to very serious health because joints, lungs, liver, kidneys, heart will be more requested in overweight dogs and obese than normal weight. Furthermore, the risk of complications or even death during a anesthesia preceding an operation increases significantly. Diabetes, hypertension are two of the most common conditions caused by obesity. We no longer say about the inability of the dogs to be active, run or played.

Dogs like any animal are opportunistic. It would eat all the time, that’s why we have the new task of choosing and dosing food based on race, life, health, age and in particular the level of physical exercises.
Depending on these factors, we must choose the right food and above all to dose this adequate food to avoid their fattening. With a good opinion, the veterinarian who knows the medical history of the quadrupeds can help you. On each sack of foods marketed you will find data on how to feed the quadruped based on the weight and level of activity it has. Of course, a very active dog that is released daily in the park, runs, on the ground for agility and has more movements than a walk around the block will consume more calories so that it can be at the top limit of the category of kilograms specified on the food bag.

We must avoid giving them debris from our tables. In addition to the food we serve, it is not always beneficial for dogs (contains salt, spices, foods that are difficult to digest from dogs), we must understand that our quadruns «ask for food and when they are saturated. I do not» ask «forbidden 🙂

If we choose to nourish the dog with the food prepared at home at the expense of dry food, we must document ourselves documented ourselves and speak with the veterinarian to be sure that the nutritional plan precisely respects the needs of our dog and that the dosage of proteins, carbohydrates, fiber is the right one. Do not compare a man’s nutritional requirement

The prizes must be carefully chosen. It is better that daily food maintains a small part to use during the day as you press when we want to encourage good behavior. Press such as cheese, sausages, biscuits, donuts as added to the established daily food, bring only a few more pounds. As a recommendation of prizes that help them:

The lack of exercise is another factor that leads to weight gain. Depending on the race, age, health, we must choose a scheme of daily physical activity. For some breeds, half an hour walks around the block can be enough. As well as for some old dogs. But for the most part, physical activities must be a little more training. Longer walks in the park, plays with the ball in torche specially organized, plays with other dogs, etc.

Sterilization or castration are not reasons for the quadruped to increase in weight if you follow the correct power supply scheme. In addition, there are foods specially created for sterilized pets

Another factor that can cause fat to fat can be a hormonal disorder or long treatment with certain drugs. In this case it is essential to contact the veterinarian who will decide what the diet and the pharmacological treatment that will follow will maintain.
How do we know if our dog is overweight?

By climbing on the scale, palpating the chest, we realize that we do not feel the ribs, we look from above and do not distinguish life, breathe strong and refuse some physical activities that has done with pleasure, sleeps a lot, moves difficult

If we reach the situation in which our dog is overweight or obese, the first thing we have to do is consult the veterinarian. Only it can determine whether its fattening is of pathological factors or is a simple outdoor food.

In the second case, it’s simple. On the veterinarian’s recommendation, choose an adequate food for overweight, follow the power instructions and choose a more active life for your dog. The results are guaranteed.
Examples of food food with weight problems:

Some choices must make them for our dogs. We can spoil them without endangering their health. Choose an active life and a healthy diet for your dog!