Is your dog obese? After understanding the standards of dog obesity, you may find that although your dog is chubby and cute, it is already time to lose weight. There are many reasons that cause dog obesity; let's see what is causing your dog to gain weight!　　　　Some dog breeds are naturally prone to obesity, and this is unavoidable! For example, common breeds like: Pugs, Bulldogs, Dachshunds, and Pekingese are all prone to becoming overweight.
If you do not pay attention to controlling their diet and increasing exercise, it is difficult to avoid obesity in these breeds.　　　　Dog obesity, like human obesity, is definitely related to eating habits. Overfeeding is certainly an important reason for dog obesity. Especially when elderly people raise dogs, just like worrying about grandchildren not eating well, they always find ways to make delicious food for the dog, feeling reassured only when the dog finishes a whole bowl.
Actually, this is not correct. Although dogs always seem like children, once they are over one year old, they have passed the growth and development stage. Their demand for food and nutrition has stabilized or decreased. Feeding dogs too much inevitably leads to obesity because the excess nutrients cannot be burned off.　　　　Exercise is very important for dogs. When they are young, even playing at home keeps them happy; eating many things does not necessarily require taking them outside for exercise to prevent becoming overweight.
Adult dogs are different. At home, they often lie down and sleep, and only exercise during walks, which is much less. So, if you are very busy and seldom take your dog for walks or go out for a short time, your dog is also likely to become obese.　　　　Neutering is another important cause of dog obesity. Neutered dogs lose interest in many things; they won’t lose their appetite because they smell a female dog in heat; nor will they think about dating, becoming lazy, and with a better mood, their appetite improves. This often leads to dogs gaining weight quickly after neutering.
After surgery, their hormones change, affecting their metabolism, which also causes dog obesity.　　　　Older dogs are easier to become obese than younger and adult dogs because older dogs have slower metabolism, dislike exercise, and for these reasons, the older the dog, the fatter it gets. Especially for the breeds mentioned above, some become very fat in old age, and female dogs are more prone to obesity than male dogs.
　　　　Certain diseases can also cause dog obesity. For example, hypothyroidism, adrenal gland hyperfunction, pancreatic tumors, and some brain tumors can cause dog obesity.　　　　If your dog suddenly becomes obese, you should take it to the hospital for a thorough examination to exclude the possibility of illness. Then, of course, controlling diet and increasing exercise is necessary, just like weight loss in humans.
Additionally, it is best to switch older dogs to senior dog food. This type of food contains less protein and calories, which can reduce the chances of obesity and some age-related diseases in senior dogs.　　　　。