British dogs fined for being overweight

In the UK, the owner of a Labrador retriever was taken to court by the Animal Association because the dog was overweight, and was eventually fined 1,275 pounds (approximately RMB 14,000). Yuan) fine.

According to reports, the 10-year-old "Ben" is a Labrador retriever. Because he is more than three times his normal weight and reaches 71 kilograms, he often falls to the ground exhausted after staggering a few steps. Sorry. When he was rescued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, his harness and "clothing" had become deeply embedded in his neck due to his obesity. In the end, volunteers from the animal protection organization adopted the poor Labrador, controlled its diet, and provided moderate physical exercise.

"Ben" was taken into custody by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in March this year, weighing 71 kilograms at the time. Now, "Ben"'s weight has dropped to 44 kilograms.

Kevin Patton, inspector of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, said: "The puppy is in good condition now, but its current weight is still twice that of a normal dog. We will use it for a few months. It will take time for it to regain its weight back to normal."

The dog's owner, Davis, 58, is a hospital porter. The dog owner was ultimately taken to court by the local animal association, and the prosecution's lawyer, Jim Conold, provided the court with photos of the puppy that they had taken. But the dog's owner, Davis, denied abusing "Ben", but in the face of the evidence and facts, the judge still sentenced him to a fine. Last month, animal charities such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals claimed that 35% of British dogs are overweight, increasing their chances of arthritis and diabetes and potentially shortening their lifespans.

Causes of dog obesity

1. Dog breed issues. Some dogs are prone to obesity, such as Labradors, golden retrievers, starlings, etc. If you do not pay attention to diet control, , it is inevitable for such dogs to become obese;
2. Eating habits: Sometimes it is not necessarily a good thing to blindly let dogs eat more. As they age, dogs’ taste for food Demand tends to weaken, and blindly increasing food intake will cause dogs to become obese;
3. Dogs’ amount of exercise: Just like us humans, dogs’ lack of exercise can also cause obesity, which can lead to other diseases;
/>4. Neutering: Surgery will cause changes in the hormones in the dog's body. If recovery is not done well at this stage, metabolic disorders will also cause the dog to gain weight;
5. Whether the dog is sick: Some diseases can also cause the dog to gain weight. Dogs are prone to obesity, such as hyperadrenalism, etc.You can consult your pet doctor for details about your dog's condition;
6. Dog age: Generally speaking, older dogs are more likely to be obese than puppies or adult dogs because their metabolism is slowly weakening, and female dogs are more likely to be obese than puppies or adult dogs. Dogs and breeds of dogs that are prone to obesity are more likely to become obese when they reach old age.

Dangers of dog obesity

1. Heart disease: Fat not only accumulates under the skin, but high fat content in the blood can easily lead to overburdening the heart. If there is something wrong with your heart, you will be in big trouble.
2. Diabetes: Diabetes is a long-term torture for both humans and dogs. We still have no way to 100% prevent this disease.
3. Arthritis: It is also the result of excessive weight placing extra burden on the body. In severe cases, dogs may even become paralyzed.
4. Spinal disc herniation: a typical complication of obesity. It is most common in dogs with long waists and short legs such as Pekingese and Dachshund. Excessive pressure on the waist is likely to cause disability in the dog's lower body.
5. Broken bones: Burden, burden, even if you fall over because of your fat body, you are ten times more unlucky than others.
6. Other diseases of the respiratory system, urinary system and endocrine system: Obesity is sub-health. In a sub-health state, dogs are easily affected by various diseases.