Obesity can cause mobility issues and put your dog at a higher risk for back issues, diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Obesity can significantly shorten your cat’s life span. Thus it is important to keep your dog at a normal weight. Your dog is probably obese as a combination of too much food and not enough exercise. Determine the number of calories your dog should be consuming and work to stay within that amount. Count treat calories in the tally too. Consider feeding your dog weight control food while he is losing weight. Increase the amount of exercise in your dog’s routine. Walks are great and you can increase the distance and pace as your dog becomes more conditioned. Don’t forget a romp in the dog park or your yard and any other activities that encourage movement. Contact your veterinarian Marietta, GA to learn more.