It's easy to think that a couple of extra kilos can not hurt your dog. But a couple of extra kilos can mean that your dog is obese. Dog obesity is becoming a major health hazard for dogs in the U.S. Because small dogs' bodies to the health risks of obesity are very serious for dogs.
One of the most common complications of diabetes is obese dogs. Because the extra weight means the dog's body to produce more insulin in response to a greater amount of sugar in the blood of obese dog can easily develop "sugar diabetes" or diabetes mellitus.
Congestive heart failure is another major health risk that increases with the dog's weight. Since the heart has to work very hard to get extra blood to the tissue of an overweight dog can develop high blood pressure, or hypertension. At the same time, hypertension can lead to congestive heart failure.
Surgical and anesthesia risks, the development of cancer canine distemper, and other bacterial and viral infections also increases when a dog is overweight. Arthritis, hip dysplasia, decreased liver function, difficulty breathing and digestive and reproductive problems can result from obesity dog as well. Some dogs even experience heat exhaustion, lack of resistance, and hair coat problems that can lead to skin infections due to unsanitary kilos.
If your dog is overweight to be considered a food specially formulated for dogs will help reduce unnecessary fat or reduce the amount of food your pet. Make sure your pet gets at least two hours of active play each day, through walks, dog parks, agility training or outdoor games of high activity search or labels. Keep your dog's weight under control is an important way to reduce your risk of unwanted diseases and increase the hope of his dog's life and happiness.
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