We cherish our furry companions dearly, regardless of whether they’re a bit on the plump side or not. However, when it comes to a dog carrying excess weight, it can pose significant health issues, and a hefty pup may not be a happy pup. Having a conversation with your four-legged friend to encourage them to shed a few pounds is sadly impossible. The bestest boys and girls are mostly after an extra treat instead of a workout.Yet, if a dog owner is determined and committed, they hold the key to transforming their pup’s life for the better. Check out these incredible before-and-after pics of dogs getting healthier through weight loss. Let’s be happy for both their dedicated owners and the dogs themselves.This post may includeaffiliate links.
We cherish our furry companions dearly, regardless of whether they’re a bit on the plump side or not. However, when it comes to a dog carrying excess weight, it can pose significant health issues, and a hefty pup may not be a happy pup. Having a conversation with your four-legged friend to encourage them to shed a few pounds is sadly impossible. The bestest boys and girls are mostly after an extra treat instead of a workout.
Yet, if a dog owner is determined and committed, they hold the key to transforming their pup’s life for the better. Check out these incredible before-and-after pics of dogs getting healthier through weight loss. Let’s be happy for both their dedicated owners and the dogs themselves.
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What’s even more concerning is that a staggering 95 percent of pet owners are unaware that their pudgy dogs need to shed some weight. APOP dubs this phenomenon the “fat pet gap,” where an overweight dog is mistakenly perceived as having a normal weight.
Dr. Ernie Ward, a veterinarian and the founder of APOP, emphasizes, “Pet owners often believe that their obese dog or cat is at a healthy weight, which makes addressing obesity a challenging task. Nobody wants to acknowledge that their pet is carrying extra pounds, and our initial hurdle is overcoming this denial.”
When it comes to pets, like dogs, recognizing if they are overweight or obese depends on both how they look and feel. You should be able to feel your dog’s ribs when you gently touch their sides. Some dog food brands have charts that can help you figure out if your dog needs to lose weight.
Sometimes, a pet’s breed and age can affect their weight. Older pets, for example, may be less active due to conditions like arthritis. But it’s our job to give them the right amount of food and make sure they get regular exercise.
When pets are overweight, they aremore likelyto:⦁Have a less active and shorter life⦁Struggle with heat and humidity⦁Need more medication due to their weight⦁Experience joint and mobility problems⦁Develop skin issues and a weaker immune system⦁Face higher risks during surgery⦁Show less interest in exercise and play⦁Often have high blood pressure⦁Be at a greater risk of developing diabetes
When pets are overweight, they aremore likelyto:
⦁Have a less active and shorter life
⦁Struggle with heat and humidity
⦁Need more medication due to their weight
⦁Experience joint and mobility problems
⦁Develop skin issues and a weaker immune system
⦁Face higher risks during surgery
⦁Show less interest in exercise and play
⦁Often have high blood pressure
⦁Be at a greater risk of developing diabetes
If you want tohelpyour dog lose weight without making them feel deprived, here are some tips to make it easier:
⦁Cut Down on Treats: Swap fatty treats with healthy ones like carrots or low-calorie dog treats to give your pup nutritious rewards.
⦁Mix Veggies with Kibble: If your dog still seems hungry, add high-fiber veggies like frozen green beans to their meals to help them feel full without extra calories.
⦁No Sneaky Treats: Ensure everyone in your household avoids giving your dog extra food or treats. Small treats can add up, so let them know it’s for the dog’s health and happiness.
Embrace the love and barks of your four-legged pals and lend a hand when they require it, for we are also their most loved human. Together, let’s make a paw-sitive impact.Exploreourearlier postsabout dogs and celebrate happy, healthy hounds!
When you see your dog every day, things like weight loss are so much less noticeable until you look back at pictures of their starting point.
Her weight was making it harder to get around comfortably. So I changed her food and gave her fewer treats etc. (Which I think was harder for me than her.) She’s been going on more little outings and roams a little further. And slowly but surely she got her spunk back.
Macky here. In August the vet told my pawents that I was fat. They were embarrassed, but at least I was fat and happy (pic 1). That made my pawents put me on this miserable diet and exercise routine. I have lost 8 pounds so far (2 more to go) and I look/feel so much better (pic 2). I’m still miserable on my diet but I continue to love the extra playtime and walkies.
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For a huge portion of his life so far, he was overweight due to an improper diet that was, at that time, out of our control. In the left picture, he couldn’t walk a quarter mile without laying down and panting. In the right picture, he walked 4 miles that day and could’ve gone even further. His diet was completely changed, and he was no longer getting all the extras he had been given before. Weight control is extremely important for all dogs, but especially corgis.
When my Pawrents first adopted me I weighed close to 70 pounds and my belly dragged on the ground, I couldn’t do little things I enjoyed like rolling over for a scritch (I would get stuck on my back) I couldn’t make it up the stairs or go for walks or move hardly at all (I would mainly scoot around in circles to see what was going on around me) but thanks to a strict diet and what little exercise I will actually do, I weighed in at 31.4 pounds at the vet over the weekend, and my pawrents are so proud of me.
Before we realized she was overweight, she was sluggish, lying down on walks, and not very playful with other dogs. Now, she’s more playful, interactive, and has a bounce when she walks. She has improved stamina and enjoys walking again.
Mozzarella has successfully kept off 20 lbs. Hard to believe that all this guy needed was portion control and a regular walking schedule. Just don’t leave him unattended around food. Old habits die hard.
We rescued this nine-year-old beauty from an elderly woman who couldn’t walk her and had allowed her to freely graze on a diet of cheese and fatty dog food.She was suffering from arthritis, fatty tumors, and allergies, to the point where the vet was considering euthanasia.After bringing her home, we put her on a strict diet. Exercise has been at her own pace, and her arthritis has been alleviated almost completely due to weight loss and joint supplements. She can even jump now.
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