To lose weight, dogs need to check whether they gain weight because of overfeeding, and if it is caused by an underlying disease, they need treatment. Then determine the weight loss goal, make a diet plan, exercise a certain amount every day, weigh yourself regularly, and strictly abide by it to prevent rebound. The harm and causes of obesity are mainly caused by overnutrition and lack of exercise. Homemade feed is more likely to make pets fat than professional food. Obese dogs are prone to circulatory and respiratory diseases. Their tolerance to exercise and resistance to infection will also decrease. Dog obesity can cause diabetes, liver disease, arthritis, allergies, skin diseases and so on. Cat obesity can lead to urinary system diseases, diabetes and liver diseases, which increases the difficulty of grooming and leads to skin diseases. In addition, veterinarians will encounter many inconveniences in routine examination and diagnosis of obese pets. They have a higher risk of complications during anesthesia and surgery, and the possibility of wound rupture after surgery is also greater.

The obesity of some pets is not seasonal, but formed from the growing period. They also need to lose weight. Generally speaking, at a certain stage of life, obese animals will enter the stage of appetite eruption and eat more than their bodies need. The absorbed energy will deposit to form fat and increase weight. In the rest stage of appetite, fat will be preserved, but even if the appetite is normal or even decreased, the weight will remain relatively stable. This situation may confuse some pet owners, and it is difficult to understand why their pets are overweight without overeating. If dogs and cats are overweight from childhood, they will often become obese in adulthood, because excessive diet during the growing period will irreversibly increase the number of fat cells, while adult pets will increase the volume of such cells. Obese puppies will form the habit of begging when they grow up.

How to tell if a dog is overweight? Some dogs and cats are overweight, while others are not easy to distinguish. Weight is a useful indicator. It is generally believed that animals whose weight exceeds the normal ideal weight 15% are considered overweight. Can the standard weight of purebred dogs be determined? Ideal? Effective basis for weight, but not necessarily applicable to hybrid varieties. Most healthy cats weigh between 3 and 5 kilograms, but some larger skeletal cats, especially castrated males, will be heavier.

Normal animals, you should just be able to touch the ribs under the fat layer that is not too thick. Looking down, you should be able to see an obvious one behind the chest? Waist line? . Fat animals have no waist curve because the subcutaneous fat layer becomes thicker. Cat fat usually accumulates in the groin? An apron? . Obese dogs and cats have swollen stomachs because they have a lot of fat in their stomachs. Veterinarians will distinguish obesity from other factors, such as pregnancy, ascites or swelling of abdominal organs.

Dog's weight loss plan Before implementing the weight loss plan for obese animals, please ask the veterinarian for a physical examination. Your pet may need medication, mainly because of the weight gain caused by the underlying disease. Veterinarians will take measures to determine whether your pet is obese.

Determine the goal and know the ideal weight of the pet. Remember, the initial weight goal can be the ideal weight or the current weight loss 15%.

Making a diet plan to lose weight can be achieved by reducing the thermal energy content of food in a controlled way. Therefore, you can use low-calorie pet food on the market, or reduce the original consumption. You should try it several times before you decide on your diet plan. The selected eating plan should be implemented for at least two weeks, and then the feed should be further reduced according to the effect.

The dog's weight loss plan is to feed 40% of the target weight every day during 12- 14 weeks. The calorie content of the food that cats feed should be 60% of the target weight, and the time to lose weight should be 18 weeks. Never adopt a strict diet plan for cats, which is potentially dangerous and may even have fatal consequences. Divide the food into two or three small portions every day. This can reduce hunger and make every meal fully consumed. In the stage of losing weight, pets will definitely feel hungry. No matter how pathetic its begging expression is, don't give in! This principle should also be explained to your friends and neighbors to convince them that it is in the best interests of pets.

Weigh regularly and carefully follow up the pet weight loss plan. Weigh once a week, preferably using the same weighing machine at the same time of the day. Displaying weight changes in a time chart can enhance your confidence and motivation. Pay attention to the pet's expression and touch the fat layer regularly. Consult your veterinarian regularly to determine whether you need to modify your weight loss plan.

Take part in more exercise. Although it is impossible for most animals to lose weight by exercise alone, we should encourage the gradual increase of exercise. Never force a seriously overweight dog to do excessive exercise, which may bring unbearable pressure to its heart and lungs. Dogs that exceed the target weight by 25% should be taken for a walk every day. Be careful not to let cats get extra food by picking food in the wild, preying or begging for food from neighbors.

Prevent rebound once your pet reaches the target weight, pay attention to maintaining the ideal weight. For dogs that are prone to gain weight, it is best to feed brands of food and pay attention to their weight in order to find out the most suitable food intake. Don't go back to the habit of overeating, but adjust your diet according to your activity.