| Fat dogs are increasing in our society very much like | | | | alarm on that bit earlier and taking your pooch for a |
| the human population. The difference is as responsible | | | | quick stroll. When you get back home. Why not |
| pet owners we can make a difference to our own | | | | distress and take them for another walk. It will |
| pet's health. This article talks about why our dogs | | | | actually do both of you a lot of good. Better still why |
| become fat dogs in the first place and what we can | | | | not involve the rest of the family in dog walking. |
| do about it. | | | | Your fat dog will love it to! |
| It might surprise you to know that one in three dogs | | | | 2. Over feeding |
| is now overweight particularly in the western world. | | | | This is a classic mistake and one which many new |
| Some breeds more than others, such as Basset | | | | dog owners make. First remember they are a dog! |
| hounds, beagles, Labrador retrievers and Cavalier king | | | | As a result they metabolise their food differently and |
| Charles spaniels. These particular breeds can be prone | | | | are not designed to break down human food in the |
| to weight increase and owners needs to be vigilant | | | | same way. Though it may seem harmless at the |
| about exercise and over feeding. | | | | time, to give them the odd biscuit or cookie. They |
| We are big fans of Staffordshire bull terriers who | | | | start to mount up. You are also giving them additional |
| also love food and can be prone to increase their | | | | sugar that they really do not need. |
| weight, though not as much as the breeds | | | | Portion size is important for dogs. It may not look a |
| mentioned. So well worth considering if you have not | | | | lot to you and if you are followingthe manufacturer's |
| decided on a dog breed yet. | | | | guidelines you will not go too far wrong. Better still |
| 1. Lack of Exercise | | | | watch your dog, and make sure they have regular |
| Just like us human's fat dogs arise because of a | | | | health checks. |
| number of factors around overfeeding and lack of | | | | Any good vet will weigh your dog and let you know |
| exercise. All dogs no matter what breed they are | | | | if they are in the correct weight range. If not cut |
| need exercise. The amount varies with some dogs | | | | down on food and increase exercise it will work like a |
| needing less than an hour a day and some much | | | | charm. |
| more. However many dogs get much less than this | | | | The thing is us humans love our dogs and want them |
| with their humans leading busy lives. As a responsible | | | | to be around with us as long as possible. By following |
| owner you need to plan in your dog's regular | | | | some simple guidelines like we mention above they |
| exercise. | | | | can be. |
| If you are out at work all day it will mean putting the | | | | |