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6 BREEDS OF DOGS GET OBESITY

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Each breed of dog has different genetic characteristics that affect their behavior and appearance significantly, we offer you 6 breeds of dogs that develop obesity


An expert from veterinary medicine experts says that each breed of dog has special characteristics that distinguish it from others, for example, there is a breed susceptible to obesity, another susceptible to another disease, and so on.


The reason for the tendency of dogs to be obese is represented in different obesity genes, or many other reasons that combine with each other and lead to obesity.


In addition to genetics, there are some breeds that gain weight and become obese faster than others, due to lack of activity and different appetites for food, which are usually very large.


There are 6 breeds of dogs that are more prone to obesity. We will learn about them in this article and we will also learn about what you can do to maintain a healthy weight.


Pug Dog Breed:


Pug Dog Breed


The Pak breed is one of the breeds that is not suitable for exercise and hard activities, and this breed is characterized by its small nose and very small nostrils.


This strain also has a soft and elongated mouth and air passages that lead directly to the lung, making it unable to withstand exercise.


This strain is also characterized by extreme insatiability, which leads to obesity.


Experts point out that this strain cannot be found in abundance in the open air because its airways do not allow it. Also, their body doesn't help them too.



Bulldog breed:


American Bulldog breed


The American Bulldog is also a breed that gains a lot of weight easily, and some believe that this breed looks much prettier and stronger the more weight it increases.


This breed is distinguished by its large weight and short nose, and a specialized veterinarian and a veterinary herbalist says that the body of these dogs can prevent them from exercising, because they suffer from major problems in the airway and lungs.


These dogs do not tolerate regular exercise and are more likely to be overweight and obese than other breeds.



Beagle Dog Breed:


Beagle Dog Breed


Although this breed is a naturally energetic breed, it has a different metabolic rate than other breeds, and it also has a good appetite for food.

One of the breeders of this breed says that he raised them to hunt rabbits, which allows them to roam freely and travel with him to long distances. This reduces the possibility of gaining excess weight, despite its ability to do so.

Unfortunately, most owners of this breed do not take puppies and dogs of the Beagle breed on hunting trips and leave them in confined spaces during the day.

Hence, the Beagle does not do the exercises that help to maintain its normal weight which leads to its excessive weight gain.



Golden Retriever breed:


Golden Retriever breed


This breed is considered one of the large breeds that is distinguished by its beautiful, irresistible eyes. These dogs become obese and gain extra weight due to their extreme attractiveness.


As her beautiful eyes and attractive appearance make it difficult for anyone to refuse a request or say no to anything she wants.


Veterinarians warn owners of Golden Retrievers not to feed them leftovers.


For example, if dog owners eat cheese and their dogs look at them, we find that they share these types of foods with their dogs, and this negatively affects the health of this breed.


This breed is closely related to its human family, and it follows it wherever it goes, and the more active its owners are, the more active it is as well.


But if the owners of this breed are people who like to sit in the house for as long as possible, the dogs stay at home with them.


Golden Retrievers need constant activities and exercise in order not to become obese, but they do not have a great tendency to do physical exertion.


To maintain her health and prevent obesity, it is necessary to make her walk on her feet for 20 to 60 minutes a day.



German Dachshunds dog breed:


German Dachshunds dog breed


The Dachshund breed also joins the list of dogs most prepared for obesity, and this breed is bred to hunt foxes, rabbits and deer.


The task of this breed requires that it be at a high level of energy and activity so that it can run and exercise its functions.


Unfortunately, the owners of this breed keep it, and make it not make any effort or do any work, which causes it to become obese.


Surprisingly enough, the body of this strain converts the foods you eat into large, highly efficient energy.


But as soon as the Dachshund breed stops doing sports activities and exercises, it increases significantly in weight and becomes obese.


She needs a lot of exercise to make up for her eating excessively during the day.



French Basset Hound dog breed :


French Basset Hound dog breed


This type of dog has the ability to run very quickly, burning a lot of calories in a short time.


French Basset Hounds have short legs, so although they run quickly, they are not suitable for excessive activity and exercise because they are not suitable for that.


The owners of this breed must walk with it daily so that it does not gain excess weight because it is capable of that.



Take care of your dogs and maintain their healthy weight, hygiene and good appearance:


Although there are some breeds that are more prone to being overweight than others, veterinarians see obesity as one type in every breed.


The solution to this is very simple and that is to constantly burn these dogs' extra calories and help them lose the extra weight.


There are some other breeds that may be prone to obesity, such as the Cocker Spaniel breed and others.


The vet will help you give your dog the right foods and determine the amount of calories that should be eaten daily without excess. The vet also meets all the health needs of dogs in various ways.


In addition, veterinarians invite pet owners to feed their dogs in a healthy manner, by providing them with high quality foods that contain nutrients and beneficial elements, in order to obtain a healthy and appropriate weight.


Although sharing food with their owners is very friendly and easy, it will not be in the dogs' best interest.


This is because human foods are often rich in elements that are harmful to a dog's digestive system and thus affect their health.

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