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THE DANGERS OF OBESITY IN DOGS

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Some believe that feeding pets is an expression of love and affection, so they increase the provision of food to pets, especially dogs, and do not realize that by doing so, they may cause many diseases and health risks, including obesity in dogs.

Dogs become obese just like humans, so they are unable to move and engage in the activities and exercises they used to do, and their health is affected and they become lethargic and lazy.

Excessive feeding of dogs is one of the most common mistakes in dog breeding, as some breeders tend to give the dog a large amount of food to ensure his happiness and comfort, but unfortunately they do not realize that this may cause him serious harm.

Today we will learn together about the dangers of obesity in dogs and the damage that may affect them as a result of eating more foods than they can handle, and we will also learn how to solve the problem of obesity in dogs with ease.



Obesity risks for dogs


We all know that obesity causes serious diseases for humans, such as cardiovascular diseases, diseases that affect the liver and other health risks. Then you get many diseases, and these diseases are:


Osteoporosis


Osteoporosis affects dogs that are overweight or obese, as the dog suffers from osteoporosis in the joints, thighs or elbows due to the dog’s inability to bear its extra weight, making it vulnerable to fragility, and this is considered one of the great risks that the dog may be exposed to due to overweight


Gastrointestinal diseases and diabetes


Because of obesity, the dog may develop as a result of its excess weight many diseases related to the digestive system and other organs. It may also develop diabetes, increase the cholesterol level in its body and be exposed to more health risks that may lead to its death quickly. Some may think that diseases such as diabetes are exclusive to humans, but the truth is that obesity in dogs also leads to the same health risks that occur in humans.


Decreased life span


Usually each type or breed of dog ​​lives for a certain period. Studies and research have shown that dogs that become obese have a reduced lifespan, unlike healthy dogs that are not obese, and that live longer than their lifespan, which indicates that obesity leads to the death of dogs in a way. early. Therefore, obesity in dogs may reduce the average lifespan of dogs because of its significant health risks.



Laziness and intolerance to high temperatures


Obesity in dogs usually leads to lethargy and the inability to carry out the usual activities, and when dogs become obese, they become lazy and lethargic and are unable to move and engage in activities normally, and they are not able to withstand high temperatures and become permanently lethargic and exposed to more and more health risks.

All of these risks and more are afflicted by dogs as a result of being obese and overweight. In this case, we must take several measures to save dogs from these risks, the first of which is to visit the veterinarian’s clinic and consult him about what can be done to treat dogs from this dangerous condition that causes him health risks. limit her.


The breeder should also do daily activities and exercises for the dog because this would reduce its excess weight and increase its lifespan and help it survive what may befall it from various health risks and serious diseases, as well as attention should be paid to modifying the diet and reducing the amount of food provided to the dog daily in order to Preserving his health and protecting him from the great risks that may afflict him as a result of being obese.


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