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What if Your Dog is Underweight
Obesity and overweight get a lot of attention from dog owners. However, severely underweight dogs can suffer from several health conditions as well, and their quality of life can be poor because of the loss of proteins and nutrients. Loss of weight should ring many bells, just like obesity. Missing essential nutrients and body fat can affect your dog severely.
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Reasons for Weight Loss in Dogs
Your dog can lose weight because of numerous reasons. Some reasons might not be as alarming as others. However, some health issues require serious attention and medical care. If you notice weight loss in dogs rapidly, then do not waste time in seeking medical help. Here we have reasons for weight loss in dogs.
Insufficient diet
Underfeeding
Parasites
Diabetes
Teeth conditions
Disease
Medications
Do not try home remedies when you are not sure what the cause is for weight loss in your dog. You must visit the vet for a proper check-up and get to the root of the cause.
Health Consequences of Underweight in Dogs
If your dog has recently lost some weight, then it may be not so worrying. But if the condition of your dog persists for a more extended period, then it can seriously affect the health of your dog and can develop some severe health conditions.
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Permanent underweight in dogs can cause the following health risks.
Increased susceptibility to infections
Skin and coat problems, such as hair loss
Disorders of the hormonal balance
Infertility
Slowed wound healing
Shortened life expectancy
Reduction of bone density
Muscle loss
Disturbances of the water balance
Decreasing physical resilience
Weak immune system
What to Do When Your Dog is Underweight?
If you notice that your dog is underweight, then make an appointment with the vet. Your vet will do a thorough physical check-up of your dog and might ask you questions about the diet of the dog. He will want to know about the dog’s eating habits, what he eats, and how much he exercises.
How to Prevent Weight Loss in Dogs
You should keep a record of your dog’s eating habits and keep a record of it. Routine visits to the vet can make sure that any health risks are diagnosed at the right time and can be treated accordingly.
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Food
Some dogs can have a lack of appetite, and it can prevent them from gaining weight. Changing food and giving them variety could do the trick. In this situation, a dog should be offered food that is high in fiber and full of nutrients.
If you are not sure what the correct diet for your dog is, then we would recommend trying our Slim Health Pet Food, it benefits your dog whilst making sure they can eat as much as they want but making sure they keep a healthy weight.
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Disclaimer: This information is used on an average, the calculator does will take your to what it thinks your dogs weight/health currently is and is not always 100% accurate due to variations in different dog sizes. If you are worried about the weight of your dog either over or underweight it is always recommended to visit a vet.
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