Being overweight isn’t just an aesthetics issue for dogs. Our pets too are more likely to suffer from diseases including hypertension and congestive heart failure when they are overweight. Carrying too much weight can lead to hip, back, knee and joint problems, which is often what causes the owner to bring to the dog to the veterinarian, when mobility becomes an issue.
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