A sagging waist or swinging stomach is another tell-tale sign of a fat dog. When viewing your dog from the side, look for a waist that is slightly raised rather than simply hanging down and oval-shaped. “A dog's abdomen should not be the same level as the chest and should be tucked up,” says Dr. Ochoa.
How do you know if your dog is overweight?
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. You may also notice he pants when walking, walks a bit slower than before, or naps more than usual.
What type of dog is chubby?
Intelligent and veracious, Labrador retrievers are often listed as one of the fattest dog breeds. Their appetites are nearly impossible to sate.
What does a healthy weight look like on a dog?
With a healthy body weight, a dog will have a shape similar to that of an hourglass figure, and you ought to be able to see it by standing just in front of its face and looking down. Ideally you will be able to see its waist tucked behind the ribs.
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