Morbidly Obese:
Ribs not visible at all.
Waistline appears convex rather than the concave shape
expected in a healthy dog.
There may be fat deposits on the chest and/or neck.
This condition will definitely shorten the life of your pet.

If Your dog fits into either of these categories then you need
to take action today !.
Consult your vet for a slimming diet.
Cut out all snacks and fattening treats.
Although most people feed table scraps to their dog, this is not good for a dog nutritionionally speaking
and is not generally recommended, at least not to excess.
Dogs are foraging creatures and wild dogs mainly eat meat.
Dogs will get ample correct nutrition from their natural, normal diet.
Current thinking among Vets is that the healthiest dog food is the all-in -one dry dog food.
This must be accompanied by copious amounts of water (see the pack for details).
Dried Dog food consists of an appropriate mix of  carbohydrates,nutrients, and proteins,
 with the appropriate mix to provide all of the minerals and vitamins that they need.
This dry mix is generally known as Kibble.

 The balanced diet for a carnivorous dog is not the same as that for a human being.
Table scraps usually include fat rather than meat protein,
Fat has a similar effect on dogs as it does to humans.
Dogs will eat all the table scraps they can get as these are usually tastier than dog food.

Obesity is one end result from overfeeding and this often also leads to Diabetes.
This can produce similar health problems for dogs just as in humans.
 
There are common cardiac and arterial consequences of obesity but dogs are less vulnerable generally to these than humans.

If you want to give your dogs table scraps as a treat then mix them in with their regular food.Never feed dogs from the table directly.They will assume they can help themselves.

Here are some suggested Treats.
Never give scraps from the table or the dog will think they can reach up to the table and get their own treats - your dinner !
Ice Cream can make dogs sick if they are overweight..
 It is common for dogs to  eat poo. Some consume their own or other dogs poo.
Others  prefer cat poo (which, due to the feline digestive system, are high in protein and consumed by many animals in the wild),
 and some may even raid a kitty litter box for a snack.
 This can be unsafe for the dog's health if the animal producing the poo has  diseases or parasites
or has recently ingested drugs that might be poisonous.
Horse poo seems particularly yummy for dogs.

To avoid Spaniel obesity make sure your dog does not have access to fatty foods.
Exercise will reduce this risk - dogs need lots of exercise and a good run every day is essential.
Here is a helpful cheap book from Amazon that will help reduce Spaniel Obesity:

Editorial Review
Arden Moore serves up a plateful of tips on how readers can slim their food-loving dogs.
 Dog owners will discover easy and effective exercise to turn slow-moving waddles into energetic strides.

From the Inside Flap
Dogs love food--in their bowls, on the floor, or off your plate.
Yet a combination of too much food and too little exercise can create a recipe for disaster for your pup.
This helpful guide details the dos and donts of doggy diets and offers tips on slimming
 your dog by controlling food portions and making exercise fun.
 With the practical suggestions provided in this book, you can transform your couch pet-tato  into a fit and happy canine.

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