Ask Dr. Wayman in our pet health forum . Also, don't forget you can search this column's archive . Read the Disclaimer . Today we will discuss a topic that I have touched on in previous columns, canine obesity.
Obesity is a extremely common condition among pet dogs large and small.
I see weight problems in dogs that range from mild to life threatening. The most extreme example in my experience was a male Rottweiler who weighed 152 pounds during an office visit a few years ago. I didn't see the dog again for 2 years. Unfortunately, I think I again was unable to communicate the gravity of his condition to his owners, and we haven't seen the dog since. This is what I mean by killing with kindness.