Obesity in Dogs

Obesity in Dogs


Dogs; a man’s best friend. Little do people know that dogs learn from their owners just like children learn from their parents. If a dog has a couch potatoes owner, what do you think he/she is going to learn from that? The incident that a dog is obese is more likely to be found when the owner is obese as well. Dog breeds that are more likely to become obese include small terriers, cocker spaniels, dachshunds, beagles etc. but overall, every dog runs the risk of becoming obese if the owner doesn’t take the precautions to keep their dog fit. 
Obesity in dogs is mainly caused by the feeding of table scraps. Don’t trust those puppy dog eyes when you’re sitting down enjoying your meal! Spayed female dogs likewise with castrated male dogs are more likely to become obese due to the imbalance of hormones. Underactive thyroid hormones could cause an overweight dog, and of course, when a dog doesn’t get its daily exercise! 
So, if your animal is getting obese come talk to our vets at Boca Village about treating the condition.