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How can I tell if my dog is fat?

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Created: 2022-03-04 08:18:14

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Check Your Dog's Body Shape One of the simplest ways to determine if your dog is fat is to look at the body shape. Looking at your dog from above, if you notice that the pup looks rather rotund and oval-shaped, it's likely that your dog is fat.


Is my dog fat or Fluffy?

If your dog or cat is fluffy, you will need to feel their body to see how much you can feel ribs, a waistline, etc. under their fur to determine their body condition score. Ribs, backbone, and hip bones visible. Little or no fat visible.

What makes a dog fatter?

Some common reasons dogs gain weight include: Too much food. Often we're not sure how many calories we need to maintain a healthy weight. So, it's understandable we may overestimate the energy needs of our dogs.

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