Nowadays on our walks I started to pay attention to people's dogs, and it
seems that more and more are getting overweight. The way I see it is, we
have a choice to do what we want with our bodies as long as it doesn't
hurt the ones we love, but our pets do not have that choice, WE the
owners are the reason they are fat. We feed them, we walk them, we
decide almost everything. So I believe that an owner who truly cares
about his dogs' well being should monitor their weight and make sure
they are healthy, since so many illnesses are associated with obesity.
Exercise is a necessity not only for the physical but for the mental well
being of your dog. And I strongly believe that the lack of exercise is one
of the major reasons behind many behavior problems. After all, a tired dog
is a good dog!
I do not think that simply sticking a dog in the yard is good enough, you
must stimulate your dog's body and mind, with different activities, places,
sounds, etc. No matter if your dog is old, blind, or ill, there are always some
kind of exercises and stimulation you can provide for them. And simply because
Chihuahuas are small, does not mean they won't benefit from activity, they
are after all DOGS, and dogs are active creatures by nature.
This is how I feel, perhaps some will disagree. But it honestly hurts my heart
to see so many overweight dogs around my neighborhood, they are slow, they
are weak, and they look unhappy and tired...how is that a life?
Stop feeding human food, stop feeding junk treats, stop overfeeding, and start
exercising your dog, he is your best friend, he trusts you to lead him in the right
direction, so be a pal and do it!
It's never too late to start living healthy!
This is my message, thank you for letting me express it. Don't be shy to post your opinions.
seems that more and more are getting overweight. The way I see it is, we
have a choice to do what we want with our bodies as long as it doesn't
hurt the ones we love, but our pets do not have that choice, WE the
owners are the reason they are fat. We feed them, we walk them, we
decide almost everything. So I believe that an owner who truly cares
about his dogs' well being should monitor their weight and make sure
they are healthy, since so many illnesses are associated with obesity.
Exercise is a necessity not only for the physical but for the mental well
being of your dog. And I strongly believe that the lack of exercise is one
of the major reasons behind many behavior problems. After all, a tired dog
is a good dog!
I do not think that simply sticking a dog in the yard is good enough, you
must stimulate your dog's body and mind, with different activities, places,
sounds, etc. No matter if your dog is old, blind, or ill, there are always some
kind of exercises and stimulation you can provide for them. And simply because
Chihuahuas are small, does not mean they won't benefit from activity, they
are after all DOGS, and dogs are active creatures by nature.
This is how I feel, perhaps some will disagree. But it honestly hurts my heart
to see so many overweight dogs around my neighborhood, they are slow, they
are weak, and they look unhappy and tired...how is that a life?
Stop feeding human food, stop feeding junk treats, stop overfeeding, and start
exercising your dog, he is your best friend, he trusts you to lead him in the right
direction, so be a pal and do it!
It's never too late to start living healthy!
This is my message, thank you for letting me express it. Don't be shy to post your opinions.