Recently, a survey in the UK revealed that over the past year, 1.7 million dogs have been overweight, and this number has increased by 4% compared to two years ago.
No.1 Most Overweight dog breed
The most overweight breed is the Pug, with an average of 75% of Pugs classified as overweight by veterinarians.
No.2 Most Overweight dog breed
The second most overweight breed is the Boxer, with an average of 66% of Boxers being overweight.
This might be because their relatively flat noses make it hard for them to breathe, so they can't exercise as much.
Obesity Shortens Lifespan
The UK RSPCA states: "Pet obesity can lead to serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, and cancer, and it can worsen existing problems, thereby shortening the pet's lifespan and quality of life."
Preventing Obesity
1. "Treats" –
"Healthy treats" and "natural treats" are still treats, and they are additional nutrition outside of regular meals. If given as a reward after exercise, that's perfectly fine. But if the owner gives treats all the time for no reason, then you should try to resist!
2. "Regular Meals" –
"Dry food" mostly contains carbohydrates, but dogs are carnivores and should absorb protein and fat. It's very difficult for dogs to convert carbohydrates into energy, so for them, it's just unnecessary nutrition that can make them overweight.
So if your dog is overweight, you should consider switching to grain-free, low-carb raw food!
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