Reasons why Labradors are obese

Jun 02,2024
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Causes of Labrador obesity:
1. Labrador’s long-term lack of exercise will lead to fat accumulation and obesity, so it is necessary to exercise it more.
2. Feeding Labrador a large amount of snacks for a long time will also cause it to become obese, so it is necessary to feed less snacks.
3. Long-term use of any kind of medicine in Labrador can also cause it to become obese.
4. After Labrador is sterilized, its hormone levels will change and its metabolism will decrease, making it easy to gain weight.
5. Feeding Labrador too much dog food for a long time will also cause it to gain weight. Feed it in small amounts and multiple times.
6. If the Labrador suffers from thyroid disease or tumors, it will cause it to suddenly gain weight.
7. After the Labrador is pregnant, the weight will gradually increase in the third trimester.
Disadvantages of Labrador obesity:
1. Labradors are too obese and put great pressure on bones, which can easily cause severe bone wear and lead to synovitis.
2. Too much fat in Labradors will compress the heart and lungs, causing the gas storage capacity in the lungs to decrease, which will make it difficult to breathe.
3. Obesity in Labradors will slow down metabolism, weaken resistance, and make them prone to illness.
4. Labradors that are too fat can induce diseases such as high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.

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