Pet obesity is on the rise in the U.S. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, approximately 53% of dogs in the United States suffer from obesity. What’s more, 22% of dog owners characterized their pet as normal weight when they were actually obese. Your overweight dog may seem happy, but with this disease comes other illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis. If you are not willing to help your pets lose weight, you may not see them live a long and healthy life.
1. Set a Realistic Goal
The first step to your pet’s weight loss is to be realistic and set a reasonable goal. Do not overwork your dog or overdo his diet. Be compassionate and caring when thinking about what kind of plan will work for your canine. Determine with a vet how much weight your pet needs to lose to achieve a healthy weight and create a plan to achieve that goal moderately. Slowly, but surely, you will see results. Be patient with your pup! ( Vetstreet)
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