Today both people and dogs have a much more sedentary life, especially in urban environments, and that is why we are seeing more and more cases of dogs that are overweight. Food undoubtedly plays a very important role in this case, although we must also take into account whether the dog is exercising as much as it should for its age and state of health.
El obese dog You can suffer from many problems and diseases, just as people do, suffering from the heart, and also coming to have diseases such as diabetes. That is why if we see that the dog is getting fat or has already reached this state, we must take action on the matter, and one of the first things that will have to change is its diet.
The first thing to do is buy a I think of quality and for these cases of obesity. Food for overweight dogs has less carbohydrate and fat and more protein and fiber to help you lose weight. In any case, it is very important to ask the veterinarian for the exact amount to be given to the dog each day, which will be different depending on its age and size.
Although these feeds usually have a lot of nutritional contribution and are good for dogs, the truth is that they do not have as much flavor or smell as the feeds that dogs like the most, as is the case with dietary foods of humans. For this reason it may be that initially reject it or avoid eating it. If this happens, we can mix it with your old feed so that you get used to it.
On the other hand, you have to establish a exercise routine, which will increase in intensity when the dog begins to have better physical shape. Without exercise we will not get the dog to improve its state of health, and thus it will burn more quickly all those excess kilos and it will be healthier and more agile.