Weather is really changeable here, from very cold days it has changed to almost summer temperature.
Pippi likes it a lot; nonetheless she seemed to be tired a bit. Usually she can run very quickly and fast and now she seemed to be fatigued and to need more rest than usual. I hope it is not connected to the fact that she is being overfed. I want her to be fit and in case I give her too much food, I will reduce it. It is easy to not see that our dog is overweight when it is a Yorkie, sometimes I am not sure if her "bigger" appearance is caused by her growing coat or does she have too much fat tissue?
Hmmmmm.....
http://www.drlianamawer.ca/obesity_overfeeding.html:
In pets, as in humans, obesity is a common problem. In the US it is estimated that 25 – 40% of the pet population is obese. (...)at least 70% of pets are overweight or obese. The health issues that are caused by, related to, or worsened by obesity include:
- diabetes,
- arthritis,
- skin problems,
- respiratory problems,
- liver disease (cats),
- worsened fatigue,
- higher anesthetic risk,
- unwillingness to eat special diets when they are sick,
- shortened life span.
Such a great post & I love Yorkshire Terriers...so cute!
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your dog is so cute!
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