Just like the issues overweight people must confront, pooches lugging around excess pounds means that almost every single organ in the body has to work overtime. The risks of our best friend being overweight are dire and every owner should be aware of them - especially since we are the ones in charge of their food intake and exercises!

Some common consequences of pet obesity include diabetes, increased wear and tear on joints, bones and muscles, resulting in serious damage, injury, arthritis and hip dysplasia, increased blood pressure and hypertension, leading to congestive heart failure, decreased liver function, digestive problems, decreased immune function, skin, coat and hair problems and an overall increased risk of cancer and overall shortening of lifespan with decreased quality of life.

This is what we pet owners are doing to our pets. By loving them with food, we are in effect, killing them. Saying ‘no’ when your pal is begging for the treats you used to regularly include in his diet is not cruel. It is lifesaving. In addition, there are plenty of pure protein, freeze dried plain meat options sold as treats that are satisfying and will not add on the pounds.

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