Articles for tag: Dog Diet, Dog Weight, Ideal Weight, Overweight Dogs, Table Scraps

How to Determine Your Dog’s Ideal Weight

Do you think your dog might be overweight? Did your vet tell you your dog was overweight? Is your dog’s collar or harness getting too tight? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then you need to figure out what your dog’s ideal weight is and how to get your dog to his ...

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What to Look for on Dog Food Labels

If my husband has one gripe with me it’s that I take so much time grocery shopping because I’m forever reading labels. The same is true of me when it comes to dog food labels. Bailey, our Golden Retriever, is a part of our family. I want to ensure her proper health and nutrition as ...

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Intestinal Parasites in Dogs

Intestinal parasites in dogs are very common but easily treated and prevented. The most common intestinal parasites in dogs are Tapeworm, Roundworm and Hookworm, and each of these parasites poses a health danger to your dog. Untreated, intestinal parasites can lead to blood loss, diarrhea, vomiting, malnutrition, weight loss, anemia, intestinal obstructions and even death. ...

How to Help Your Labrador Retriever Dog Lose Weight

Has your Labrador retriever been putting on a bit of weight lately? Unfortunately, this dog breed can be particularly prone to weight gain. Those extra pounds your lovable Labrador is carrying around could be costly in terms of his health. Here are some tips to help your Labrador retriever dog lose weight and become a ...

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Diets for Overweight Dogs

Dogs become overweight, just as people do. While we might think the extra padding on our dogs is adorable, it is unhealthy for the dog to carry too much weight. Overweight is a major health risk for dogs. Just a small weight gain can cause health problems. Health risks associated with overweight include: heart problems, ...