{"id":4796,"date":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/"},"modified":"2022-09-16T10:12:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T10:12:21","slug":"question-what-dogs-get-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: What dogs get fat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Question_What_dogs_get_fat\" title=\"Question: What dogs get fat?\">Question: What dogs get fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Which_dog_breeds_get_fat\" title=\"Which dog breeds get fat?\">Which dog breeds get fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Why_is_my_dog_getting_fatter\" title=\"Why is my dog getting fatter?\">Why is my dog getting fatter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#What_dogs_gain_weight_easily\" title=\"What dogs gain weight easily?\">What dogs gain weight easily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Are_some_dogs_naturally_fat\" title=\"Are some dogs naturally fat?\">Are some dogs naturally fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Whats_the_cutest_dog_breed\" title=\"What\u2019s the cutest dog breed?\">What\u2019s the cutest dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#What_is_the_biggest_breed_of_dog\" title=\"What is the biggest breed of dog?\">What is the biggest breed of dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Where_do_dogs_gain_weight\" title=\"Where do dogs gain weight?\">Where do dogs gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_be_fat\" title=\"Is it bad for dogs to be fat?\">Is it bad for dogs to be fat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_too_thin\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is too thin?\">How do I know if my dog is too thin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#Can_Rice_help_a_dog_gain_weight\" title=\"Can Rice help a dog gain weight?\">Can Rice help a dog gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#How_fast_do_dogs_gain_weight\" title=\"How fast do dogs gain weight?\">How fast do dogs gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#How_can_I_fatten_my_dog_up\" title=\"How can I fatten my dog up?\">How can I fatten my dog up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#What_are_healthy_fats_for_dogs\" title=\"What are healthy fats for dogs?\">What are healthy fats for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#What_dog_has_the_biggest_appetite\" title=\"What dog has the biggest appetite?\">What dog has the biggest appetite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-dogs-get-fat\/#What_oil_is_best_for_dogs\" title=\"What oil is best for dogs?\">What oil is best for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_What_dogs_get_fat\"><\/span>Question: What dogs get fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Top 10 Breeds Most Likely to Gain Weight<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Dachshunds. Why they put on pounds: Too much lounging and too little exercise can quickly turn your Weiner dog into overstuffed sausage.<\/li>\n<li>Laborador Retrievers.<\/li>\n<li>Golden Retrievers.<\/li>\n<li>Rottweilers.<\/li>\n<li>Pugs.<\/li>\n<li>Basset Hound.<\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>Bulldog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-father-son-dogs-get-along\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do father son dogs get along?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-dog-breeds-get-fat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_dog_breeds_get_fat\"><\/span>Which dog breeds get fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Intelligent and veracious, Labrador retrievers are often listed as one of the fattest dog breeds. Their appetites are nearly impossible to sate. Not to mention, labs will eat almost anything.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rIwihS_cYsg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-getting-fatter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_getting_fatter\"><\/span>Why is my dog getting fatter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At its simplest, the prevalence of overweight dogs can be easily explained: too many tasty foods and treats, worsened by genetics (for some dog breeds), too little activity and overfeeding after neutering or spaying. The solution seems equally easy: Feed less food, give fewer treats and move more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dogs-gain-weight-easily\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_gain_weight_easily\"><\/span>What dogs gain weight easily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some breeds are just more prone to putting on weight than others. The breeds more inclined to be obese include American cocker spaniels, basset hounds, beagles, Cairn terriers, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, dachshunds, Labrador retrievers, Norwegian elkhounds, rough collies, and Shetland sheepdogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rIwihS_cYsg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-some-dogs-naturally-fat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_some_dogs_naturally_fat\"><\/span>Are some dogs naturally fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs naturally come with this particular head-to-body ratio, but for others, it\u2019s often man-made. Yes. Some dogs are overweight. Peter Sand\u00f8e, professor of bioethics at the University of Copenhagen, estimates that about one third of companion dogs in developed countries are overweight.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-s-the-cutest-dog-breed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_cutest_dog_breed\"><\/span>What\u2019s the cutest dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Are the Cutest Dog Breeds?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>French Bulldog. Short-snouted and bat-eared, it\u2019s no wonder the French Bulldog qualifies to many as a cute small dog breed.<\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>Pembroke Welsh Corgi.<\/li>\n<li>Golden Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>Bernese Mountain Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Yorkshire Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-biggest-breed-of-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_breed_of_dog\"><\/span>What is the biggest breed of dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Great Dane<\/p>\n<p>On average, Great Danes stand around 28-30 inches tall. The Great Dane is widely recognized as the largest dog breed by the American Kennel Club, at least in terms of height.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-do-dogs-gain-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_dogs_gain_weight\"><\/span>Where do dogs gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like humans, dogs can gain weight if they eat too much and don\u2019t exercise enough. However, excess weight can also be caused by things that have nothing to do with food, such as medication, medical conditions, and more. Here are four reasons your pooch might be piling on the pounds.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mudbay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Advice-DogWeight-Chubby.jpg\" alt=\"How to Help A Dog Lose Weight - Mud Bay\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nHy5wXyi1XQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-bad-for-dogs-to-be-fat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_be_fat\"><\/span>Is it bad for dogs to be fat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cExcess fat negatively impacts a dog\u2019s health and longevity.\u201d Obese dogs develop an increased risk for: many types of cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and hypertension. osteoarthritis and a faster degeneration of affected joints.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-is-too-thin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_too_thin\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is too thin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Tell If a Dog Is Too Skinny<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The ribs are clearly visible or feel like they lie just beneath the skin, with no fat layer in between.<\/li>\n<li>The hip bones, shoulder bones and spinal cord are easy to feel beneath the skin.<\/li>\n<li>The bones at the base of the tail are protruding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-rice-help-a-dog-gain-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Rice_help_a_dog_gain_weight\"><\/span>Can Rice help a dog gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rice is full of carbs and will certainly help your dog gain weight if you add it into their feeding schedule. You can add other healthy proteins to it, and rice can even help settle your dog\u2019s stomach if they\u2019re prone to tummy issues.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-fast-do-dogs-gain-weight\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_dogs_gain_weight\"><\/span>How fast do dogs gain weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The weight-gain norm<\/p>\n<p>He should gain between 10-15% of his birth weight each day. But a simple rule of thumb is to expect your pup to gain about 5 ounces per week for small breeds and 2.5 pounds a week for large breeds. Anything more than that could be setting your puppy up for future obesity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-i-fatten-my-dog-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_fatten_my_dog_up\"><\/span>How can I fatten my dog up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Fatten Up A Dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>7 Tips for How to Fatten Up a Dog. Is my dog too skinny?<\/li>\n<li>Consult with Your Vet.<\/li>\n<li>Take Baby Steps.<\/li>\n<li>Know What Changes to Look For.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Add Too Much Fat.<\/li>\n<li>Feed High-Quality Calories.<\/li>\n<li>Track the Changes.<\/li>\n<li>Increase Activity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uv8TRHPErM0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-healthy-fats-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_healthy_fats_for_dogs\"><\/span>What are healthy fats for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quality dog foods will list sources of fat that provide the proper balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Common sources of omega-3 fatty acids are fish oils (herring, salmon, etc.) and flaxseed and canola oils.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-has-the-biggest-appetite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_has_the_biggest_appetite\"><\/span>What dog has the biggest appetite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Labrador Retrievers \u2013 It may come as a surprise that the most popular dog breed in the United States is also the most likely to chew up and ingest non-food items. It is not uncommon for a Labrador to ingest a piece of tennis ball or toy and go about his day as if nothing happened.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-oil-is-best-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_oil_is_best_for_dogs\"><\/span>What oil is best for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 Healthy Oils for Dogs to Give Your Dog\u2019s Coat (and Brain) a Boost<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fish Oil for Dogs. Fish oil is highly recommended by vets because it\u2019s packed with two essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA.<\/li>\n<li>Coconut Oil for Dogs. Is your dog suffering from digestion issues?<\/li>\n<li>Flaxseed Oil for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Olive Oil for Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Sunflower Oil for Dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Question: What dogs get fat?Which dog breeds get fat?Why is my dog getting fatter?What dogs gain weight easily?Are some dogs naturally fat?What\u2019s the cutest dog breed?What is the biggest breed of dog?Where do dogs gain weight?Is it bad for dogs to be fat?How do I know if my dog is too thin?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194844,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-dogs-get-fat.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4796"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4796"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194845,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4796\/revisions\/194845"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194844"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}