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How do you know if your dog is overweight PDF Print E-mail
Written by Purina One   
One out of every two pets is overweight or clinically-obese, making obesity the most general disease smiting our pets. Dogs can easily become obese and their weight increase is very gradual, making it hard for owners to recognise it. Refer to the PURINA Body Condition System to find your dog's body condition.
by PurinaOne


One out of every two pets is overweight or clinically-obese, making obesity the most general disease smiting our pets. Dogs can easily become obese and their weight increase is very gradual, making it hard for owners to recognise it. Refer to the PURINA Body Condition System to find your dog's body condition.

Overweight dogs are at higher risk of developing a variety of health troubles, including:
Heart disease
Arthritis
Respiration troubles
Anesthetic and surgical complications
Joint problems
Increased risks of certain kinds of cancer
Skin disease
Premature death
Diabetes

For your dog to lose weight, you must trim the number of calories he eats while raising his energy output. By following a monitored programme of calorie watch and reasonable workout, you can assist your dog lose weight steadily and safely. This approach will provide him feeling full after meals while determining he receives right nutrition.

5 helpful tips
1. Check for obesity
Ask your veterinarian for assistance in knowing signals of obesity in your dog. Use the PURINA Body Condition System to see if your dog is too heavy, too thin or at its complete body term.
2. Follow a nutrition plan
You and your veterinarian can produce a healthy plan that gives your dog to his ideal body condition. Refer to PURINA Life Plan found on the back of many PURINA product packages to assist you adjust feeding amounts as your dog's activity level and body condition change.
3. Evaluate each serving
Don't just fill up your dog's bowl at each feeding. Follow the feeding rules of thumb on the back of PURINA packages to give your dog the proper size serving for his ideal body condition.
4. Restrict deals
Lavish your dog with love and care instead of too many high calories treats, particularly table scraps. Be mindful of the quality and quantity of goodies you feed him each day - calories add up quickly.
5. Get moving
Daily exercise is one of the keys to your dog's health. Simply 20 minutes of walking or playing fetch every day can assist keep your dog fit. Be sure to check with your veterinarian before changing your dog's workout procedure.

Weight loss doesn't come easy
PURINA Overweight Management Canine and Feline Formulas are recommended for obese dogs and cats which need low-fat, high fiber and low calorie diets. Your dog needs a meat-based diet, high in protein (which isn't stored as fat) and fat and low in carbohydrate. PRO PLAN food has proper levels of fat and calories to help keep dogs at a sound weight. Its optimal protein to fat ratio helps hold lean body mass to facilitate dogs stay stronger, thinner and longer.

It is a real challenge to ideal a weight management program successfully. The success or failure depends on how well you stick to the new feeding regime. Through your drives, your overweight pet can be healthier, happier and more active for years to come.

Refer to PURINA Body Condition System
http://www.purina.com.my

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