It is believed that a dog's life expectancy depends on the characteristics of the breed, living conditions and heredity.
But if we talk about pets, then nutrition determines a lot in this regard.
In an interview with Radio 1 , the head of the Russian Cynological Federation, Vladimir Golubev, answered this question.
Among other things, he pointed out problems with excess weight.
Extra pounds, according to Golubev, increase the risk of developing joint diseases, problems with the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system.
Another important factor is the health of teeth and gums. In turn, they can be associated with other ailments.
Among other things, excess weight in a dog causes additional stress on the cardiovascular system.
Other organs also suffer from this.
In addition, you need to ensure that your dog's diet contains all the necessary nutrients.
And one more point that Golubev drew attention to is the dog’s lifestyle.
As the expert noted, dogs that live on a leash and without free range have a shorter lifespan.
