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Maintaining a healthy weight for your dog is important to ensure that they have the best quality of life with you. Over time dogs are susceptible to gaining weight and become heavier than their ideal body weight. Our canines are dependent on us for their meals, so it’s important for us to be mindful of the amount and quality of the foods we’re feeding. With the perfect balance of a good diet and exercise your pup can live a healthy, happy, and long life.

To keep your dog on the road to success, here are some warning signs for tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle for your dog.

IS YOUR DOG OVERWEIGHT?

Is your pooch looking a little pudgier lately? Believe it or not, it’s a lot more common than you’d think. The battle of the bulge isn’t just something people face — so do our pets. Approximately 25-30% of the general canine population is obese, with 40-45% of dogs aged 5-11 years old weighing in higher than normal.

DOGS THAT ARE OVERWEIGHT ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF POTENTIALLY SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS INCLUDING:

• Arthritis and joint injuries
• Diabetes
• Breathing difficulties & respiratory disease
• Different types of cancer
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Shorter lifespan