How many times have you seen Beagle's round belly, or the chubby Dachshund's cute but sad cockroach. Cute cocker spaniel or Scottish Terrier, looks like Ottoman of Beauty and the Beast. The pleading eyes of the Labrador or Basset hound ask for another cookie, even if you just say no. I can't count the number of times I have to indulge myself. I have seen many of these special varieties with three or more extra weights. They only have a higher obesity state. These extra cookies didn't help when the weekend was spent on Dad's knees.

Each of these breeds has something about them, which makes us want to pamper them, give them some snacks or dinner or snacks, but these breeds are particularly inclined to have the highest rates of obesity. If your companion pet is one of these breeds, you should be more careful about their weight.

Obese pets tend to have similar concerns as overweight people. They tend to increase the number of diseases they are at risk of, and if they already have a disease process, extra weight tends to exacerbate the problem. Like us, extra weight increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Some companion pets increase blood pressure and other circulation related problems.

Although these extra love handles have to be carried with them, some breeds end up with degenerative joint disease due to unnecessary stress. Lighter dogs are happier and more willing to play and exercise longer. More activities can bring a more enjoyable life to our pets.

Do you know that obese dogs are even more at risk for certain cancers? This is always difficult when your beloved pet is diagnosed with a disease. Many problems began to form in my mind. But if your pet has been overweight for most of their time, there may be a problem. Is it preventable?

Some other problems associated with obesity include difficulty breathing [breathing distress] and skin problems [skin problems]. For the problems we listed above, they are all diseases caused by obesity, but what about obesity caused by diseases? The first two that are immediately thought of are some endocrine diseases. Hypothyroidism and excessive adrenocortical hormone. Your pet's obesity may be caused by these underlying disease processes. Diabetes Mellitus is another one I think of.

After your pet doctor has conducted an assessment, your veterinarian may wish to send a specific test or blood test to the laboratory to determine if the extra weight is not due to one of the above conditions. If the cause is not a disease process, you may be advised to implement a specific diet. Hopefully, while following your pet doctor's advice, you will gradually see a significant improvement in the quality of your pet's life.

Last but not least, the lifespan of overweight pets is significantly reduced. The extra year is a great exchange for a small amount of biscuits. For me, the time spent with our partner pets is not enough. A healthy partner pet is a happy companion pet most of the time.

Obesity and our companion pets was originally published on Spring