No matter your dog's breed, you should be able to feel all of your dog's ribs without a thick layer of fat over them. Your dog's chest should also be wider than his abdomen, with a noticeable tuck-up from chest to stomach. An overweight dog will generally have no waist and no distinction between chest and stomach. 10 мар. 2016 г.
How do I know if my puppy is overweight?
There are telltale signs that your puppy may be overweight such as heavy breathing, lack of endurance, lethargy, eating too much and trouble getting up or walking up stairs. You can weigh your puppy and compare his weight to the ideal pet weight chart included in this tip.
Can puppy be overweight?
There may be few things as cute as a fat puppy, but puppy obesity can lead to overweight dogs, and that can lead to many health problems. Obesity is defined as exceeding ideal body weight by 20 percent, and today is considered the most common nutritional disease of dogs.
Why is my puppy's belly so fat?
Answer: The most common cause for a very large abdomen on a puppy is parasites. Has your dog been checked for worms? If not, take a stool sample to your vet and have it checked. It is also possible that it is just a normal puppy stomach.
What do I do if my puppy is overweight?
Once you've determined your puppy is overweight, there are a few simple things you can do to help them shed extra pounds: Switch to a low calorie treat, switch to fruit and/or vegetables as treats, and/or try to reward your dog with physical and verbal affection instead of food more often.
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