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Why exercise is essential to control your dog’s weight<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

It is the most common doubt presented by owners of overweight or obese dogs to professionals in the area, and their answer always covers more than one essential aspect for the life of any dog.<\/p>\n

It is no secret that both overweight<\/strong> and obesity cause serious health problems for dogs, even decreasing their quality of life and life expectancy.<\/p>\n

And to cope with the extra kilos and ensure the welfare of the furry ones at home, three fundamental factors are needed: the right food according to the dog’s characteristics, routine and exercise.<\/p>\n

Exercise as a fundamental part of canine weight control<\/h2>\n

Changing a dog’s diet and eating habits is not enough to combat a future or already present overweight, for this other essential tools are required: exercise and routine, but why?<\/p>\n

The very lack of activity in the dog’s daily life is one of the main causes of overweight and obesity, especially when combined with poor diet and excesses.<\/p>\n

A dog that does not exercise is prone to develop overweight and other health and behavioral problems. Without physical activity, the body does not burn fat or energy, and fat slowly accumulates until it becomes a health risk.<\/p>\n

Exercise is essential to control your dog’s weight<\/strong> because it is what allows him to strengthen his body and get rid of what hurts him, besides helping him to feel happy and complete.<\/p>\n

I recommend reading:<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

5 signs that your dog is not getting enough exercise<\/a><\/p>\n

Benefits of exercise in dogs<\/h2>\n

Exercise is something truly indispensable for the life of any canine, overweight or not, because it brings with it a series of benefits<\/strong> that it is unthinkable that they lack, some of these are:<\/p>\n