Obesity on Dogs: A Lurking Treat To Our Buddies

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Very good article. Too many times I see people posting pictures of fat dogs (and cats) and thinking it's funny.

I also do think before fat and flabby looking dogs are cute and adorable. But when I did this piece and why during research about it, I was truly enlightened how our dog buddies really suffer with being overweight and obese. Now I only have pity especially those pets who have undergone surgeries just to correct limbs that were broken because of their obesity. It was really like an awakening of how so we have to properly care for our dear dogs. (and not only them but all our pet animals as well...)

Just as in people, being overweight can lead to health issues. Our furry kids don't live long enough as it is, we need to keep them healthy!

This is the reason why they really need us to care for them. They are really helpless beings who greatly depend on us not only for their health but basically for their life. A responsibility not so many pet parents still cannot recognize once they adopt and be parents to them. It is really sad to note, that many pet parents consider their pets as a possession that add up to their toys, accessories and adornment. Many thought they were 'just pets,' insignificant and 'less important member of our household.