The weight of our pets cannot be neither low nor too high, because as it happens with us, both things can bring their consequences in the form of diseases and health problems. If your dog has a tendency to gain weight, you must take great care to prevent the dog from gaining weight, as it can give him joint problems, heart or respiratory problems.
Prevent the dog from getting fat It is a daily job, especially in breeds prone to overweight, such as the Labrador Retriever, the English Bulldog or the French Bulldog. There are others, like the Podencos or Galgos that are thin by nature and will rarely be overweight. Be that as it may, we must take care of your health to prevent you from getting too fat.
The first thing is to know perfectly the nutritional needs Of the dog. Depending on its size, age and breed, we will have to feed it with certain amounts and even with special feed that has more protein and less fat. If we doubt, we will have to consult the veterinarian who will tell us the daily amount of feed that we should give according to its characteristics. These amounts should not be exceeded, only with treats from time to time and as something extraordinary, because there are dogs that tend to be overweight and quickly gain extra kilos.
El physical exercise it is what will complete these cares when our dog maintains its ideal weight. Make it a point to exercise a little with it every day. Obviously, we must also know if your health is optimal, since a heart or joint problem would limit physical exercise a lot. If your health is good, you have to get used to taking long walks and even running a bit during walks. This will keep you strong and in good shape.