At Elmubas Petfoodgroup we are specialists in food for dogs and cats, and we want to help you care for your pet.
Today we’d like to talk to you about the importance of maintaining your dog’s ideal body weight for their overall health. This should suit their breed, age, size and lifestyle. Being overweight leads to many medical issues.
A chronically overweight dog may live up to two years less and often suffers from mobility problems, joint pain and reduced heat tolerance. Moreover, being overweight makes it harder to perform routine procedures at the vet and raises anaesthetic risks. It also increases the likelihood of developing skin and orthopaedic issues, heart and lung problems, and diseases such as diabetes, pancreatitis and some cancers.
Factors like age or reduced physical activity can cause your dog to gain weight. That’s why we recommend that during your vet visit you determine your dog’s ideal weight. This way, you can tailor their diet to their individual needs, preventing excess weight and its consequences.