| An overweight dog is something many owners | | | | has to be given to your particular breed of dog |
| should be very aware of especially after the | | | | and a small amount of research or a trip to the |
| middle age of about 7 years of age (depending on | | | | vets will be needed to see how much your dog |
| dogs' size). A dogs weight can seriously put your | | | | should eat. |
| dogs health at risk and cut their life short as well | | | | Determine the weight of your dog is correct by |
| as causing a unnecessary painful ending. | | | | checking that your dogs' ribs can be easily felt |
| Dogs tend to be able to eat as much as we | | | | with little pressure, and are not visibly noticeable. |
| choose to feed them at times and feeding your | | | | Your dogs' hips should be easily felt and not are |
| dog till he/she is full is a bad idea at the best of | | | | surrounded by too much flesh and fat, and from |
| times. A set amount should be given to your dog | | | | looking down on your dog the body curves |
| each day and some notification next to your dogs | | | | inwards after the rib cage slightly. |
| bowl might help the confusion of who's fed the | | | | If these are all in place then your dog appears to |
| dog and who hasn't. | | | | be a healthy weight and this should be maintained |
| As your dog becomes older, you will need to | | | | throughout their life. Always ensure your dog has |
| check their weight more often as their | | | | plenty of exercise and play time to maintain a |
| metabolism will slow down and overeating will | | | | healthy dog. If your dog becomes too thin then a |
| become out of control and a problem for your | | | | vet should be contacted for advice and support |
| dog. Obviously dogs come in different sizes and | | | | as well as if your dog is very overweight. |
| shapes so there is not set amount of food that | | | | |