Dog Care 101 Tip #158: Preventing & Treating Canine Obesity Best
Bully Sticks knows that you love spoiling your dog, but you
might want to reconsider feeding Fido those table scraps during
dinner. It seems that pet obesity is a growing problem in the
U.S., a fact made clear by a recent article published by WebMD,
which listed obesity among the top five issues facing pets.
There are a number of reasons why owners may unintentionally
allow their dog to plump up; dogs may not get daily exercise,
they could overeat, or they could be eating food unsuitable for
a healthy animal diet. Pet obesity can cause complicated medical
problems if left untreated. It’s proven to be a contributing
factor to heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems and bone
and joint issues. An overweight dog is not a happy, healthy pet
no matter how many treats you give him. Unfortunately, many
people remain ignorant about what their dogs can and cannot eat
on a regular basis. This may simply be because dog obesity isn’t
a widely covered i