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With 35 million or 45 percent of American dogs overweight or obese,[1] putting your pooch on a diet might just be on the cards. Do you know if your dog needs to lose weight or are you still calling it "puppy fat"? While owners are busy spoiling their canine friends with treats, extra food, and cookies as a show of love, the reality is that an overweight dog is neither happy nor healthy, and if your dog falls into this category, it's time to fix it, immediately. Overweight dogs are prone to illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and canine diabetes, constant fatigue, and other debilitating and life-shortening problems. Scroll past the jump to learn how to get your dog's life back into shape and to get you retrained too.
Know the signs of an overweight or obese dog. A 12 pound yorkie is the equivalent of an average human female weighing 214 pounds. Obesity is the number one nutrition-related problem in dogs,[and while it can be caused by a metabolic disease, the main cause is over-feeding by the dog's owners. Unfortunately, many owners are in denial that they have a fat dog, known as the "fat gap". To tell if your dog is overweight, do the rib test, as follows: Rib test: Run your hands down the side of your dog. Feel for them; if you cannot find them easily, your dog is fat and needs to lose weight. Check her profile from above; a normal sized dog will have an obvious waistline and her tummy will not be under her ribcage when viewed from the side.[5] A plump dog's tummy will sag, her back will seem broad and flat, and you'll have a hard time gauging whether or not she even has a waist.[
Weigh your dog at home. The best method for weighing your dog is to know your own weight first, then pick up your dog and stand on the scales together. Subtract your own weight from the total and you'll have the right figure. If your dog is large, be sure to pick her up carefully to avoid hurting your back or dropping her; crouch down low, gather her around the body and legs and use your legs to lift you back up.
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Know the signs of an overweight or obese dog. A 12 pound yorkie is the equivalent of an average human female weighing 214 pounds.[2] Obesity is the number one nutrition-related problem in dogs,[3]
and while it can be caused by a metabolic disease, the main cause is
over-feeding by the dog's owners. Unfortunately, many owners are in
denial that they have a fat dog, known as the "fat gap".[4] To tell if your dog is overweight, do the rib test, as follows:
- Rib test: Run your hands down the side of your dog. Feel for them;
if you cannot find them easily, your dog is fat and needs to lose
weight. Check her profile from above; a normal sized dog will have an
obvious waistline and her tummy will not be under her ribcage when
viewed from the side.[5]
A plump dog's tummy will sag, her back will seem broad and flat, and
you'll have a hard time gauging whether or not she even has a waist.[6]
- Weigh your dog at home. The best method for weighing your dog is to
know your own weight first, then pick up your dog and stand on the
scales together. Subtract your own weight from the total and you'll have
the right figure. If your dog is large, be sure to pick her up
carefully to avoid hurting your back or dropping her; crouch down low,
gather her around the body and legs and use your legs to lift you back
up.[7]
- Check the weight of your dog's breed against a trusted chart. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention provides a good one here:
- Rib test: Run your hands down the side of your dog. Feel for them;
if you cannot find them easily, your dog is fat and needs to lose
weight. Check her profile from above; a normal sized dog will have an
obvious waistline and her tummy will not be under her ribcage when
viewed from the side.[5]
A plump dog's tummy will sag, her back will seem broad and flat, and
you'll have a hard time gauging whether or not she even has a waist.[6]
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- Ask your vet for advice specific to your dog in relation to a weight loss program. In particular, the aim will be to reduce caloric intake (to about 60 percent of the current intake) and increase exercise.[8] You can help your dog cope with the calorie reduction by feeding her smaller portions more frequently through the day. It also helps to feed your dog at the same times every day.
- Ask your vet for a reduced fat/weight reduction dog food. Your vet will help you evaluate how much your dog should be eating.
- If you draw up a specific plan with your vet, be sure to follow it carefully.
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