Criteria for judging whether a dog is fat or not

To detect whether a dog is overweight, you can generally pass the following four points:
1. Daily observation, you feel that the dog is significantly fatter than in the past;
2 , refer to the relevant weight information of various breeds of dogs, and compare the weight of your own dog;
3. You can touch both sides of the dog's chest. If you can easily feel the ribs under the cortex, it is normal. If you feel that there is a thick layer of fat, you need to exert force. If you can only feel the ribs, you are obese and overweight;
4. In addition, you can also go to the pet hospital to have the veterinarian identify you.

Causes of dog obesity

1. Breed reasons. Among small dogs, Chihuahuas, short-haired dachshunds, and bulldogs are prone to obesity.
2. Excessive pampering. Overfeeding and unbalanced nutrition can easily lead to dog obesity. Some current pet foods contain excessive amounts of salt and fat. These delicacies can cause dogs to eat excessively and become obese. This is also the most important cause of dog obesity.
3. Lack of exercise. Due to limited conditions, many dogs are currently kept in apartments and exercise very little. Especially older dogs, which often suffer from insufficient exercise and lead to obesity.
4. Caused by diseases. Some diseases, such as endocrine disorders and metabolic abnormalities in dogs, thyroid and adrenal gland dysfunction, etc., can cause obesity.
5. Leftovers. Another common phenomenon is to feed dogs the leftover meals or snacks from three daily meals at home. This kind of food is high in oil and sugar, which is also an important reason for dogs to gain weight.
Dog obesity is the same as human obesity, and the consequences are very serious. Being overweight can shorten a dog's lifespan and cause many diseases, such as heart failure, diabetes, high blood pressure, bone problems and arthritis, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, skin diseases, etc.
And when the proportion of weight exceeding the normal state is higher, the probability of causing the above-mentioned diseases is higher, so the owner must pay strict attention to it in daily life.

Methods to lose weight for dogs

The key to treating dog obesity is to reduce the dog’s intake of calories from food, and at the same time increase the amount of exercise and increase the body’s energy consumption. Therefore, it is best to feed your dog with high-fiber, low-fat, and low-calorie food, and the feeding should be regular and quantitative.
In addition, do not feed your dog snacks except during training. Develop an effective and regular exercise plan, and take your dog out for walks more often. Check your dog regularly and follow your veterinarian's advice. As a responsible owner, for the sake of your dog, please do not underestimate its obesity problem.