For optimal health, dogs should maintain their weight within a narrow range. This range differs from one breed to another, but when any dog gains too much weight, its health will begin to suffer. For one thing, there's additional wear and tear on the joints, sometimes leading to arthritis or worse.
Overweight dogs also put excess strain on their pancreas, to the point where the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to metabolize the sugars in their bloodstream. When left unchecked, there can be
damage or damage to the kidneys.
Carrying the extra weight also puts strain on the heart muscle. Eventually, this strain can lead to congestive heart failure.
Some fat is typically stored by the liver for emergency purposes, but overweight dogs often store too much fat in their liver. Over time, this decreases the ability of the liver to function properly, which can cause a variety of subsequent health problems.
Even skin and coat problems can be the result of obesity. In particular, the skin folds can gather dirt and oil, leading to bactreria, skin rubs, or infections. So, when it's time to cut down calories, Jake's has plenty of good options to make sure you're not cutting down on quality! Check out some of our favorites below......
For weight reduction or weight maintenance. A special blend of lean turkey liver, duck, chicken, lamb, whole eggs, and real Wisconsin cheese, this ...
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Ingredients: Chicken, chicken meal, pea fiber, natural turkey and chicken flavor, brown rice, peas, pea starch, barley, fish meal (a source of fis...
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Farmina N&D QUINOA WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - Lamb, quinoa, broccoli and asparagus recipe for adult dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels ...
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For the weight reduction or weight maintenance of large breed dogs. A special blend of select proteins and wholesome ingredients, this food helps c...
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Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight dry dog food provides breakthrough nutrition formulated to help your dog achieve a healthy weight and impr...
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Dogs thrive on quality protein and healthy fats. That is why the Merrick Grain Free Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food provides balanced nutrition with re...
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A grain-free ocean fish recipe for weight reduction or weight maintenance. A special blend of wild caught whitefish and salmon. This food helps con...
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Chicken Free | Potato Free | Low Glycemic Formula According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), a recent study concluded that...
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Fat Dogs Low Calorie Dry Dog Formula is formulated specifically for overweight adult dogs. Designed to keep your pet nutritionally balanced with fe...
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N&D Quinoa WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - Lamb, quinoa, broccoli and asparagus recipe for adult cats is formulated to meet the nutritional levels establis...
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Formulated for the health and well-being of dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula is made with the finest natural ingredients and features delicious, ...
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The result of over 30 years of nutritional know-how, this savory, highly digestible recipe is formulated especially, to meet the needs of overweigh...
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Hill's Science Diet Light Small Bites Adult dry dog food is precise nutrition for less active adult dogs requiring a low calorie food to maintain ...
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A canine and feline dinner of fresh potatoes, carrots, peas, blueberries, and cranberries from the market place with brown rice makes a flavorful ...
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Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight dry dog food provides breakthrough nutrition formulated to help your small & toy breed dog achieve a h...
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Hill's® Science Diet® Large Breed Light Adult dry dog food is precise nutrition for less active adult large breed dogs that require a low calorie ...
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Evanger's Senior & Weight Management is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO nutrient profiles for maintenance. O...
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Vets Choice Holistic Health Extension Lite has been nutritionally formulated to meet the needs of overweight, spayed, neutered and senior dogs. Thi...
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CANIDAE All Life Stages Platinum Less Active Formula Canned Dog Food 13oz is designed by vets for all dogs. That makes mealtimes for multiple dog ...
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