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Fat Dogs Can Lose Weight!

Fat dogs abound! Nearly 1/3 of all dogs seen by vets are an overweight dog. Dog obesity can cut your pet's life short and cause huge medical problems. Take steps now to help your obese dog with weight loss.

Health Problems with Dog Obesity

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Obesity is an epidemic among people—and it’s not much better for our pets. Unfortunately, our dogs suffer from the same maladies that people do when they become too fat. Here are some of the medical conditions that your dog may face:

arthritis and other joint problems
herniated disc
rupture of a ligament
congestive heart failure
slowed liver function because of a fatty liver
diabetes
heat intolerance
lower resistance to infections
digestive problems
constipation
flatulence
stroke

Overweight Dogs MUST Lose Weight!

The only solution to obesity is for the fat dog to lose weight! Before undertaking a weight reduction program, you should have your overweight dog examined by a veterinarian.

First and foremost, the OWNER must recognize that there is an issue and then commit to resolving it. This means that the owner must want to help her overweight dog more than she wants to feed him!

The solution is quite simple. Food intake may be reduced. You can switch your pet’s dog food to a food that was created for weight reduction.

And, as long as your obese dog does not have a heart condition or respiratory disease, you can increase his exercise in order to burn more calories.

Let's face it! Half the fun of having a dog is the interaction that we have when we are giving our dog special treats. Giving your dog treats for his tricks is a joy that even small children love!

You can have your cake and eat it too--so to speak--when you make the dog treat recipes that I've included. If you make them according to the instructions, the weight control bones, dog biscuits or dog cookies will be ultra-low in calories!

You can still enjoy giving your dog treats--and he won't be deprived because he's a fat dog!

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Photo at top of Obese Dog by Thomas Tringale/flckr
Photo at bottom of overweight dog by Bethany L King/flckr