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, leads to fat accumulation.

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.

Dangers of dog obesity

1. It can cause diabetes, liver disease, heart disease, arthritis, allergies, skin diseases, etc.

2. Due to obesity, the dog’s bones are overburdened. Excessive pressure on the waist is likely to cause fractures or even disability in the dog’s lower body.

3. Due to the influence of obesity, dogs will become lazy, inactive, gluttonous, and lethargic. Dogs like this will not live long in the long term, and they will also have many diseases.