overweight pets are becoming an epidemic in the united states. Although it may not sound like a lot, just a few extra pounds can be extremely detrimental to your dogs health. Overweight dogs are more likely to become diabetic, struggle with back problems, and develop heart disease.

For many of us, we have a weak spot for our pets and because of this we have the tendencies to not be strict with them by giving them too many treats or table scraps far too often. Over time, this conditions our pets to constantly beg and expect to receive people snacks which can be incredibly unhealthy.