Help! My dog has diarrhoea
And that can be very annoying. For you, but also for your dog. Diarrhoea in dogs can have different causes and therefore different solutions. In this article, we will tell you what to do if your dog has diarrhoea.
Healthy weight
Both underweight and overweight are not healthy for a dog. You also want your four-legged friend to feel well and fit, right?
This is how you know your dog is overweight
You have probably already noticed that your dog is getting fatter, the condition is deteriorating and exercise is becoming more difficult. To make sure your dog is overweight has, you can try to feel the ribs. If this is not possible or not easy, then your dog is most likely overweight.
Here's how to test if your dog is underweight
Moving on to the ribs: if you can see the ribs from the outside, that indicates underweight. So feeling the ribs is just right, but you should not see them. Bones that visibly stick out, such as the hips or shoulder blades, also tell you that your dog is too skinny.
The discomfort and dangers of obesity
Did you know that being overweight in a dog can shorten life expectancy by two years? If that's not enough, also know that being overweight puts extra strain on the joints puts, resulting in wear and tear. Fortunately, there is the Puro Croc Joint and Bone Support: the perfect kibble against obesity and it helps against painful joints.
Also, with obesity, cardiovascular problems can surface, bladder problems are more likely, conditional decline will occur and exercise becomes more difficult.
Risks of being underweight
Less fat on the bones results in your dog getting hypothermia faster. Resistance also decreases, making diseases and infections more likely. If your dog eats too little compared to its exercise pattern, your animal may even lose muscle mass.
What are the causes of being overweight and underweight?
Very briefly: if you are overweight, your dog will take in more energy than he consumes. If he is underweight, it is the other way around. This can be due to incorrect nutrition, eating too much or too little, and excessive or insufficient exercise.
What can you do about being underweight and/or overweight?
If your dog's current exercise pattern suits him/her and you, then adjusting the diet is the solution. The Puro Croc Premium Light 17/10 has a reduced protein and reduced fat content, giving your dog fewer calories. Puro Healthy Weight is a complete pressed food that has highly digestible fats with a fat content of only 9%. Especially for slightly older dogs that exercise a little less, the Puro Croc Premium Senior 17/10 or the pressed variety Premium Senior the perfect chunk.
As a condiment, you can Premium - Salmon oil/Sheep fat add to your dog's diet, this has a high zinc content and contains several healthy Omega fatty acids. This is perfect for optimal food absorption.
If your dog is agile and naturally a bit on the heavy side, the Croc Premium 24/20 recommended. Tasty, easily digestible with extra lecithin so no worries about being underweight.
As tastes differ and every dog is different, if in doubt we recommend you always contact with us. Our experts know all about over- and underfeeding dogs and cats.
