Causes of dog obesity

1. Genetic factors: The offspring of obese dogs are also prone to obesity.

2. Overnutrition: Excessive food intake leads to overnutrition, coupled with lack of exercise, leading to fat accumulation. It should be noted that homemade feed is more likely to make pets fat than professional food.

3. Age: As age increases, obesity becomes more likely to occur, and females are more likely to develop obesity than males.

4. Breeds: Beagles, Cocker Spaniels, German Shepherds, Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds, Labradors, etc. are all breeds prone to obesity.

5. Endocrine disorders: sterilization surgery, pituitary tumors, adrenal hyperactivity, excess insulin secretion, hypothalamic hypofunction, hypothyroidism, etc. may lead to obesity.

6. Diseases: Dogs suffering from respiratory diseases, kidney diseases, and heart diseases are also prone to obesity.