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How to Understand That Your Dog Is Obese: Hurry, Excess Weight Is Dangerous to Your Pet's Health
12.02.2025 13:54
Obesity is just as dangerous for pets as it is for people, and it affects more than just their figure.
Excess weight has a negative impact on the joints, heart and blood vessels, as well as the dog's overall health.
The head of the Russian Cynological Federation, Vladimir Golubev, toldRadio 1 how to understand that your pet has weight problems.
First of all, weight problems affect the health of the heart and blood vessels.
The musculoskeletal system and reproductive functions also suffer.
Owners least often pay attention to the emotional state of the animal, which is also affected by excess weight.
Signs of Obesity in Dogs
Each breed has its own weight standards.
At normal weight, you can easily feel the animal's ribs and spine, the dog will look fit, it can move easily and breathe easily.
1. Fat folds on the animal’s body and a protruding belly should be a cause for concern.
2. When your dog is overweight, you may have difficulty feeling his ribs and spine.
3. The next sign is shortness of breath that appears even with minimal exertion.
4. When an animal becomes obese, its gait changes and it begins to waddle like a duck.
5. The animal loses interest in games and active walking; problems with hormonal levels and sexual desire are observed.
Why is it dangerous?
All these are just symptoms that warn of serious problems.
And in addition to reducing the dog’s life expectancy, obesity can cause the development of diabetes, joint diseases, and the functioning of internal organs.
Cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases develop, metabolism is disrupted, and previously identified diseases become worse.
