Sentences with phrase «overweight dogs face»

Just as in people, being overweight can have negative health effects on your pooch: Overweight dogs face a higher risk of joint pain, diabetes, and liver disease.

Thanks to these increased health problems, overweight dogs face a decreased life expectancy of up to 2.5 years.

Not exact matches

Just like people, overweight dogs can face a litany of health issues, so a diet may save your pet's life.

Remember that heat and humidity are more stressful for puppies, geriatric dogs, dogs that are overweight or out of condition, dogs with chronic illnesses, and dogs with shortened faces such as Boxers, English Bulldogs, Pekingese, and French Buldogs.

There is a vast population of overweight cats and dogs facing an epidemic of diabetes.

Dogs and cats face similar diabetes risk as it is more common in overweight people (and pets), so veterinarians are suggesting that humans watch the amounts and types of food they give their furry friends during the holidays, and to watch out for signs of diabetes like frequent urination, changes in appetite and unusual thirstiness.

Dogs who are overweight or suffer from brachycephalic syndrome — upper airway abnormalities typically affecting flat - faced breeds — are most likely to experience the condition.

Other signs of being overweight are extra padding and folds at the base of the tail, and, depending on breed (especially where dogs are concerned), visible folds of skin around the face and under the chin.