Big dog (detail introduction)
Don't think that dogs are very cute, just like humans, dog obesity can also cause many diseases. Dog obesity will not only cause the dog's immunity, but also induce cardiovascular disease, bone and joint disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, etc., indirectly lead to shortening the life of the dog. So what causes dog obesity?
A variety of factors can lead to the development of obesity, such as varieties, genetic factors, age, gender and lifestyle (such as restrictions on the amount of family support). However, the most fundamental reason is that energy intake is greater than energy consumption, which eventually leads to the storage of excess energy.
In addition to the above factors, some diseases, too much feeding, and excessive exercise can also lead to positive balance of energy metabolism in the body. Such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroid adrenal cortex, cardiopulmonary system disease, movement system disease, urinary system disease, and cancer.
According to foreign data, the incidence of dog obesity is 24 % to 44 %. A survey conducted by the Royal French company within the scope of four countries (France, Britain, Spain, and Germany) showed that the incidence of obesity was 20 % to 22 %. At present, the incidence of obesity in dogs in developed countries is at least 20 %.