Overweight Dogs - Switch to All Natural and Don’t Fall for Puppy Dog Eyes

All natural healthy dog food is essential for a healthy dog.  While the all natural food you eat may be a healthy choice for you, it is not always healthy for your dog.  Those puppy dog eyes tend to work for many of us.  It is very hard to disappoint your dog by telling him “no” especially when he comes at you with those “puppy dog eyes.”  

The facts are that you are responsible for what your dog eats.  If your dog is overweight, it could be because he is not being fed all natural healthy dog food.  Instead, he is being overfed unhealthy dog foods and is getting too many table scraps.  If you are not giving the scraps, check to see if you have a garbage thief.

Before you make any changes, check with your dog’s veterinarian to rule out any health issues causing the obesity.

Being Overweight is not healthy for your Dog

You may look at your dog and think he is just right in weight or he is only a few pounds overweight.  What many people do not realize is that a few pounds over can cause serious health issues.   Being overweight can contribute to a number of diseases in pets.

Diseases caused by being Overweight

There are many diseases that can be caused by your dog being overweight.   Some of these diseases are more noticeable than others, but they are all just as dangerous.   Arthritis is a common disease because the joints can become over-burdened from the extra weight.  Also, the knee can rupture a cruciate ligament.   An overweight dog can develop a herniated disc in the spine.  This can be horribly painful and can cause paralysis.

Diseases that may not be as noticeable include diabetes, heat stroke, and heart disease.  In diabetic dogs, excess body fat can cause blood sugars to rise to dangerous levels.  Heat stroke is more common because overweight dogs will not sweat to cool themselves.  The fat actually acts as an insulation blanket over the entire body.   Dogs that are overweight are also at an increased risk during anesthetic or surgical procedures.

Increase your Dog’s Life Span by feeding him an All Natural Healthy Dog Food

All natural healthy dog food can help to prevent obesity in your dog because the all natural ingredients and vitamins and minerals these premium dog foods allow s the body to utilize calories more efficiently.  If your dog is overweight, there are also all natural weight loss formulas, such as our Life’s Abundance Weight-Loss Formula for Adult Dogs.  The amount of food you feed your dog is also important.  Instead of feeding your dog one big bowl of food a day, break it down into two or even three small meals a day. 

Dogs that have an ideal body weight can live an average of 15% longer than dogs that are obese.

Increase your Dog’s Activity

Once you make the switch to all natural premium dog food and change their feeding schedule, then it is also important to get your dog active.  Take your dog out to play.  Dogs need exercise to lose weight just like people.  They also need exercise for a healthy life.