why is obesity bad?
Bone and joint function can be severely harmed by being overweight. Obesity intensifies orthopedic and arthritic conditions to the point that the dog becomes uncomfortable, doesn’t want to exercise and the obesity becomes a vicious cycle. Obesity can also play a role in liver and kidney dysfunction. The organs in your dog remain the same size, but his larger body produces more toxins and wastes for the organs to dispose. This may lead to serious health problems or death. Obese pets have significantly higher levels of cardiovascular disease (potentially fatal), cancer, diabetes, and stomach and intestinal problems. In addition, obese pets are at much greater risk for heat stroke. What can you do? First, become responsible. Your dog doesn’t hunt its own food. You, the owner, must take charge of your dog’s diet. • Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. Daily walks, playing ball – anything that burns calories. • Decrease food amounts gradually so that your dog doesn’t move in with the neighbors (wh
Bone and joint function can be severely harmed by being overweight. Obesity intensifies orthopedic and arthritic conditions to the point that the dog becomes uncomfortable, doesn’t want to exercise and the obesity becomes a vicious cycle. Obesity can also play a role in liver and kidney dysfunction. The organs in your dog remain the same size, but his larger body produces more toxins and wastes for the organs to dispose. This may lead to serious health problems or death. Obese pets have significantly higher levels of cardiovascular disease (potentially fatal), cancer, diabetes, and stomach and intestinal problems. In addition, obese pets are at much greater risk for heat stroke.What can you do? Take your dog to monthly greyhound events so you can compare your dog’s body shape to the other greyhounds, especially the newly retired racers. Sometimes it’s hard to notice your dog is putting on weight until you see him with other greyhounds or a vet points out the fact that he is becoming ob
