Sentences with phrase «dog obesity problems»

While dealing with dog obesity problems, it is important to understand the difference between low - calorie and low - fat dog food.

Not exact matches

«Many people who have pets consider them as part of the family and like humans, dogs have a growing obesity problem.

Another problem for dogs that is increasingly widespread is obesity: as many as 40 percent of American dogs are overweight, according to Pfizer.

They also offer a possible solution to a problem that has dogged previous efforts to address obesity at the neuronal level.

«Then you also have problems with obesity, bad bones, joint pain and toxins in certain foods that can make dogs sick.»

Dogs with skin allergies often require lifetime medication and treatment, while obesity is one of the top health problems for canines and can lead to a variety of diseases, disorders and health complications.

Feeding your dog rice too often can result in weight gain (which may result in obesity and other health problems) and nutritional deficiencies.

Obesity is one of the main health problems many companion dogs face, particularly if their owner allows free feeding and does not exercise the dogs enough.

Obesity in dogs is a problem in the United States.

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According to Dr. Joyce, obesity is a growing problem in dogs, and it's easier to prevent than to fix.

It is important to avoid overfeeding - obesity is becoming an increasingly serious problem in older dogs.

Obesity in dogs is a serious problem.

Obesity can be a significant health problem in Portuguese Water Dogs.

It has long been recognised that obesity and the resulting possibility of adverse health problems can be a serious welfare issue in dogs.

Continuing to feed a dog the same amount of food with less exercise will inevitably result in obesity, a problem all too common in many dogs today.

In the old dog obesity can be a bigger problem than in the young dog as there may also be concurrent arthritis and organ problems which will be made worse.

It just makes sense: Because your dog is utilizing more energy from protein instead of grains, in a highly digestible form, the result is a more energized and slimmer physique — so if your dog is prone toward obesity, which is becoming a more common problem these days, a raw, grain - free diet could help lower those numbers on the scale.

There are several causes of obesity in dogs, and you may need help from your vet to determine which is the cause of your dog's weight problem.

Obesity can shorten a companion animal's life by contributing to heart and liver problems, diabetes, arthritis, bladder cancer, and skin disorders and it can put a cat or dog at higher risk while undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

Obesity in puppies and adult dogs is a result of overfeeding; in fact, it's one of the most growing problems in the world.

If obesity has become a problem for your pup, it may also behoove you to start looking into the quality of their dog food.

Among these problems, it is enough to mention digestive, renal and metabolic disorders, as well as obesity (a true plague especially for dogs living in the industrialized countries) and its related consequences, such as orthopedic conditions, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders and type - 2 diabetes.

Just as obesity in humans can cause a variety of health problems, the same thing can be said of dogs that have greater - than - normal body weights.

Besides obesity, their biggest problem is that they tend to shed a lot, and in warm areas dogs even shed year - round.

Unfortunately, obesity has become a common problem with dogs.

Dogs with paw pain may not be inclined to exercise as much, leading to joint issues, obesity, excess nervous energy, muscle atrophy, and other problems.

Obesity is also a becoming an alarming problem among dogs, mostly because of the poor diet they have.

Small breeds have problems with obesity just like other dogs.

Some middle - aged pets (particularly dogs) have medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, adrenal problems or heart conditions that can mimic simple obesity.

The AVMA policy statement goes on to say: ``... potential health problems associated with spaying and neutering have also been identified, including an increased risk of prostatic cancer in males; increased risks of bone cancer and hip dysplasia in large - breed dogs associated with sterilization before maturity; and increased incidences of obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and hypothyroidism.»

• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is clear — much of the spay / neuter information that is available to the public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.

In addition to behavioral problems, a dog without play and exercise is more prone to the development of inactivity - related conditions like musculoskeletal deformities, diabetes, and obesity.

Dogs that don't get enough exercise are prone to naughty behaviour like chewing, excessive licking and in some cases, health problems and obesity.

Even so, the AVMA deals HSUS a blow in its straightforward policy statement «potential health problems associated with spaying and neutering have also been identified, including an increased risk of prostatic cancer in males; increased risks of bone cancer and hip dysplasia in large - breed dogs associated with sterilization before maturity; and increased incidences of obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and hypothyroidism.»

He says he believes we are just feeding our dogs into death — obesity and health problems — and wants to make that stop.

Obesity causes health problems in dogs of all sizes, but even a little extra weight in a giant dog breed can lead to orthopedic problems like arthritis.

Obesity can lead to more health problems and shorten your dog's lifespan.

If your dog eats it on a regular basis it can result in kidney problems as well as obesity.

Obesity in dogs causes a number of health problems, so it is important that you adjust your dog's regular feedings to accommodate any treats he gets during the day.

Joint issues are also a problem with this dog's parent breeds so controlled feeding to avoid weight gain and obesity are important.

Since obesity is the most common nutrition - based issue for canines, it's crucial adult dogs no longer eat puppy food, which can also cause orthopedic problems in older dogs.

Canine obesity is one of the fastest growing health problems seen in dogs today.

There may be few things as cute as a fat puppy, but puppy obesity can lead to fat dogs, and that can lead to many health problems.

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Obesity is a common problem among pets, as it can be easy to overfeed a cute dog or cat that knows how to beg.

Notorious chow hounds, these dogs are prone to obesity and subsequently joint problems and arthritis (hauling around the extra weight takes its toll).

While some of the cases showed more characteristic skin and coat problem or obesity in many cases the dog appeared healthy apart from its behavioral problems.

A few licks of butter here and there won't hurt your dog, but large amounts lead to obesity or dangerous health problems.

Unfortunately this little dog is prone to a number of health conditions including eye conditions, early tooth loss, wheezing, respiratory problems and obesity.