Overweight dogs : What consequences ?
Obesity is the most common nutritional pathology in pets. And just as in humans, even slight overweight can affect the health of the dog without that its owner noticing.
Consequences on joint disorders :
Overweight affects the bones and joints. So it may be the cause of pain and joint injuries, but not only.
Respiratory problems :
A dog overweight or obese run out of steam quickly.
Cardiovascular diseases :
Kilos more means more work for the heart, and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases is increased.
Diabetes :
Overweight interfere with the treatment of diabetes.
Surgical risks :
Being overweight increases the risk of anesthetic and surgical complications, and it is more difficult to implement certain exploratory techniques such as auscultation, palpation or radiography.
Decrease in activity :
Too heavy dogs tend to move less.
The skin and coat problems :
The bulges of fat can cause skin infections and other problems.
In addition, overweight animals are less resistant to infections. Surrounding them and repositioning them excess fat can interfere with the normal conduct of organs.
Overweight can therefore cause multiple problems of considerable importance in dogs - and ultimately reduce its life expectancy.