Fat Dogs

 

Title: Fat Dogs
Author: Pat Burns

Many dog owners refer to their fat dogs as cute and cuddlesome.
Fat dogs are often mistaken as healthy canines without realizing
that obesity is a serious problem, which needs immediate
attention.

Dogs tend to lose weight more easily than gaining it, by
skipping, leaping, hopping and playing. Despite this fact,
roughly 25% pet dogs brought to vets are overweight. This brings
us to the conclusion that it is often a wrong dietary pattern,
which is the root of this disorder. The causes may also include
some genetic inclination or improper functioning of certain
hormones secreted by the thyroid and pituitary glands.

Obesity requires serious thought and treatment, especially when
it comes to dogs. Dog breeds like Labrador, Dachshund, Beagle
and Spaniels are usually at more risk for obesity.

Fat dogs are prone to innumerable disorders such as nervous
tension and pressure on the bones, liver, lungs, kidneys and
heart. They are likely to be lethargic and less resistant to
other diseases. It also hinders normal functioning of the
respiratory and reproductive processes.

Treatment:

The key solution to decreasing obesity in your pet is to
increase its level of activity. It is equally vital to note the
factors for its obesity, and carry out a proper exercise
schedule with the vets advice. This includes taking it for a
regular walk and involving games that will enable it to burn its
calories.

Prepare a dietary plan that suits the dogs energy needs and
accordingly switch to a dog food product, which ensures
comparatively less calorie and more fiber intake. Thus instead
of supplying high-calorie and low-nutrition items such as cakes,
buttered sandwiches or cookies, it is better to give slices of
carrots, bananas or oranges.

Your vet can assist you in determining the best dog food for
your dog. There are many dog foods on the market and many of
them are specifically developed for weight control. Your dogs
age and other health issues should be considered when choosing
the dog food. Dry dog food is best for their teeth.

Dog owners enjoy giving their dogs treats. Keep their diet in
mind when giving treats to your dog. Instead of feeding them
table scraps from the table, give them a dog treat that takes
them awhile to eat, such as a milk bone.

The owner needs to follow many other habits along with these
measures. It is also essential to keep a continuous watch on
your dog to keep it away from garbage cans and areas where your
dog may eat unhealthy and unsanitary items.

Dog owners should view obesity in their pets as an indicator of
the dogs health. Determine appropriate portions for your dogs
size and age in order to avoid overfeeding. Instances of
overfeeding often occur because the owners yield to their pets
wishes. They give it what it likes, instead of giving it what it
needs.

It is the vet who can brief the owner correctly regarding their
pets needs and provide a suitable solution to deal with fat
dogs. It is therefore, important that the owner make correct
choices and implement them with the aid and advice of a good
vet.

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