{"id":196,"date":"2016-01-07T11:17:19","date_gmt":"2016-01-07T11:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tailsdogblog.com\/?p=196"},"modified":"2022-03-30T14:04:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T13:04:58","slug":"i-suspect-my-dogs-gained-a-bit-of-weight-over-christmas-whats-the-best-way-for-him-to-lose-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/i-suspect-my-dogs-gained-a-bit-of-weight-over-christmas-whats-the-best-way-for-him-to-lose-it\/","title":{"rendered":"I suspect my dog\u2019s gained a bit of weight over Christmas, what\u2019s the best way for him to lose it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

81% of vets have seen an increase in levels of pet obesity in the UK in the past two years according to a recent report from the PDSA. The main cause of this is thought to be dogs getting too much food, either at mealtimes or treats through the day. The same report found that a quarter of a million dogs in the UK don\u2019t get a daily walk.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can be difficult to assess whether your dog needs to lose weight. There are often some tell-tale signs like coats or collars not fitting well, a bit more stomach on view when they lie down and squeezing through gaps they\u2019ve managed easily before. However, assessing body condition and weight is the best way to monitor this and see how much they need to lose to get back on track. If you\u2019d like some help on how best to do this, read our blog article on body condition (October 19th 2015).<\/span><\/p>\n

If you find your dog has only gained a small amount there are some things you can try at home:<\/span><\/p>\n