What are the health risks that overweight dogs face? Decreased life span Diabetes Arthritis High blood pressure Heart disease Respiratory distress and disease Cancer Kidney disease Muscle injuries How can I help my dog lose weight? Do not free feed your dog. Feed your dog a set amount of food once or twice a day (depending on your vet’s recommendation) at the same time each day. Work with your veterinarian to develop a plan for reducing your dog’s food intake to a healthy level. Exercise your dog daily. For an obese dog, you may have to build up the duration and intensity of the exercise gradually. Swimming is a great way to help a dog lose weight. Utilize the help of an expert to make the most out of your dog’s swim experience. In a multi-dog household, feed dogs separately so that one dog does not get more food than another. - See more at: positively/dog-wellness/nutrition/pet-obesity/#sthash.d3aY02YE.dpuf
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