Can you feel your dog's ribs?
As a general rule if you cannot feel his ribs, your dog is overweight.
What does this mean?
Overweight dogs are:
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More at risk in surgery
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More prone to injury
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Less energetic
Excess weight increases stress to their:
- Heart
- Lungs
- Livers
- Kidneys
- Joints
Execess weight can:
- Worsen osteoarthritis
- Cause respiratory problems
- Lead to diabetes mellitus
- Reduce their lifespan
- Generally lessen their quality of life
Canine Obesity
The comparison between dogs and humans regarding weight gain is striking. As with humans one third of all dogs are estimated to be overweight and this figure is rising. The reasons for this are extremely simple; if a dog is overweight it is expending less energy then it is consuming. In even simpler terms the dog needs to either eat less or exercise more and preferably both.
Ask your Vet
It is advisable that a veterinarian diagnose that a dog is overweight or not, and also what actions are recommended in each situation. In most cases a programme is put into place which would include increased exercise, reduced energy intake, constant monitoring and lifestyle changes for dog and owner.
Reduct Aid
Reduct Aid is a slimming aid for dogs diagnosed as being overweight. It's central philosophy is to aid weight loss and encourage an improved healthier lifestyle. Successful weight loss is achieved through a combination of balanced diet, regular exercise and lifestyle changes. Reduct Aid helps this change by making it easier for your dog to reduce its overall energy intake.
Reduct Aid users said:
Owners of dogs who tried ReductAid described the changes in their dogs:
"A lot livelier"
"Played more"
"More motivated"
"It took years off"
"He had so much extra energy"
"Less panting after her walk"
A little bit about the Company behind the products....
Nutriscience was developed in 1999 to develop and manufacture nutraceuticals for animal health. The Company is a privately help Irish Company based in Waterford, Ireland, and has won several business and innovation awards since its inception. NutriScience prides itself on the effectiveness of its products. All the Company's products are uniquely formulated based on the most recent scientific research in nutrition. The technical team behind the products bring years of experience to bear on the products.