Many pet owners have dogs, because they love dogs too much, overfeeding and other reasons, they will raise dogs more and more pigs. Dog obesity is not good for health, is there any way to help dogs control their weight?
First of all, let's understand the dangers of excessive obesity in dogs:
Causes skin problems
Dogs are obese, causing fat accumulation between the skin folds, which are easy to breed bacteria and parasites, and the folds are not easy to clean, which can cause skin diseases.
Increased risk of disease
When dogs are obese, excess fat will accumulate in the dog's liver, which can lead to liver disease. In addition, obese dogs have increased insulin secretion, a higher risk of diabetes, and a higher probability of mammary hyperplasia in female dogs.
Increase the burden on the body
You will find that the fatter the dog, the more reluctant it is to exercise, because the excess weight increases the burden on the dog's joints and makes it difficult to move. And it is easy to cause problems such as arthritis and joint dysplasia.
So, how do you manage your dog's weight?
"Keep your mouth shut"
Reduce the amount of food you eat
Dog obesity needs to control the diet, gradually reduce feeding, and can take the way of eating smaller and more frequent meals.
Adjust your diet
Reduce your intake of high-calorie, high-carbohydrate foods and choose a low-fat dog food to help your dog regain a slim figure.
"Kick the Legs"
Start with exercise to lose weight for your dog
You can take your dog for a walk every day, but you can't go blindly, and take your dog home to rest before it gets tired.
Swimming is one of the most effective ways to lose weight, to achieve the effect of whole-body weight loss, but also to improve the dog's physical fitness.
In addition, you can also interact with the dog more games, such as catching frisbees, catching balls and other games, which can not only help the dog exercise, but also help the shovel officer and the dog establish contact and cultivate emotions.
If the dog's interaction mood is not high, you can match it with small snacks to increase the dog's interest in playing!
Conclusion: Does your dog have obesity problems?