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Healthy weight

Chubby dogs are cute. But keeping your dog at a healthy weight is critical.

An overweight dog can experience serious health problems such as arthritis, diabetes, pulmonary troubles, high blood pressure, and cardiac issues.

Pet owners need to make sure their dogs get enough exercise and don’t overeat.

The easiest way to determine if your pet is getting a bit too plump is to do The Rib Test.

Run your hands along their sides. If you can’t feel your dog’s ribs, it’s time to make a few changes to their diet and activities.

Fat dogs: More dogs suffer arthritis due to weight gain

Fat dogs: More dogs suffer arthritis due to weight gain

September 29, 2019 posted by

Arthritis in dogs: Excessive weight major contributor to canine joint disease. Keep your dog at a healthy weight with diet and exercise.

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Provide dog health essentials, including quality food, regular vet care, and clean water to keep your pup happy and healthy.

Healthy pup: Be sure you provide 4 dog health essentials

June 20, 2019 posted by

Make sure you provide four dog health essentials: quality food, clean water, vet care, and help your dog maintain a healthy weight.

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To create a weight loss guide for your obese dog, start by monitoring your dog's caloric intake more closely.

My dog’s fat. Now what do I do?

June 17, 2019 posted by

Overweight dog: One in three dogs in the U.S. weighs too much. A few extra pounds can significantly decrease the lifespan and quality of life for your dog.

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Healthy dogs should have a shiny coat, suitable appetite, predictable thirst, steady weight, regular eliminations, age appropriate energy level, and well-balanced emotional behaviors.

6 tips to help prevent canine cancer

March 3, 2018 posted by

The best cure is prevent canine cancer from forming. Provide your dog with good basic health care and limit exposure to known cancer-causing products.

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Help your dog lose weight

Help your dog lose weight

February 22, 2018 posted by

If your furry buddy has gotten a little heavy, there are steps you can take to help your dog lose weight. A pudgy pet may be cute, but one unburdened by health problems is infinitely better.

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Healthy dog weight: Boost exercise, limit treats

Healthy dog weight: Boost exercise, limit treats

January 1, 2018 posted by

In addition to regular vet visits, ensuring a healthy dog weight is one of the best things you can do to help your dog live a long, healthy life.

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Dalmatian shows a trim waist. If you run your hands along your dog's sides and can't feel her ribs, it's time to put your overweight dog on a diet.

Use the rib test to keep your dog at the right weight

February 24, 2017 posted by

Rib test: Run your hands along your dog’s sides. If you can’t feel their ribs, it’s time to make changes to their diet and exercise routines.

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Approximately one in three dogs in the U.S. are overweight. Being just a few pounds overweight can significantly decrease the lifespan and quality of life for your dog.

Help your chubby dog shed extra pounds

December 28, 2016 posted by

Chubby dogs: Reduce food, limit treats, boost exercise to help chubby dogs lose weight and be more healthy.

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