The fattest dog in the world is the dachshund Obi. Food for overweight dogs

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

When a four-legged friend eats well, his owner is happy - the dog is he althy and active. But some pet owners spoil gluttonous dogs too much, give them food from their table. They don't understand that it is harmful. It comes to the fact that the fattest dog in the world has already become a nomination in the Guinness Book of Records.

Of course, there are stocky or fluffy dogs that always look voluminous. But at the same time, representatives of these breeds can both run and jump, which indicates excellent physical shape. It's not about them.

Record weight due to obesity

First place among fat dogs in the dog world is Cassie, who reached 58 kilograms with a maximum breed tolerance of 21 kilograms. The owners of this border collie fed her so much chips and chocolate that she could no longer walk. When animal advocates found out about this, they took care of her he alth. For a walk, the fattest dog was literally taken out on ropes. The diet had to be completely changed, which caused the weight to recede.

If for the border collie a huge belly was an obstacle when walking, then what can we say about the almost round dog of the dachshund breed - Obie, who repeated the story of Cassie. This dog lived in Oregon with an elderly couple who fed the dog whenever he asked. By the age of five, Obi could no longer walk due to a hanging belly. His legs couldn't lift his body, he crawled.

What Obi ate

The owners of the fattest dog Obi could not resist the sight of the dog begging for food. Already gaining a lot of weight, he continued to ask for a handout. Something happened that often happens with animals far from veterinary people: Ob's metabolism was disturbed.

Food from the human table is not for dogs. But here, too, there is a choice. If you treat the dog with salad, fruits, lactic acid products and give it not in the intervals between meals, but at the set hours, the trouble could still be prevented. Unfortunately, people believe that dogs don't eat it. Therefore, they are fed with sausages, fried cutlets, sandwiches with mayonnaise, potato chips, cakes and a host of other harmful products.

Round Dachshund

Obi weighed 35 kilograms instead of ten. The dog needed special care: not only could he not raise his paw while walking, he could not walk at all. When he crawled on the ground, his stomach was injured and the dog squealed. A special apron was sewn for him, but this did not solve the problem. His elderly owners asked for help from a local veterinarian.

Doctor Nora Vanatta set a goal: to help the dog lose weight in a year. How the process of losing weight went, Nora regularly posted on the Internet. I must say, the dog was watched all over the world. He was supported and paid attention to the fact that obese people can take an example from Ob in some ways.

The process of losing weight began in 2012 and by May 2013 Obi weighed 18 kilograms. Protein-rich foods were replaced by Nora's overweight dog food and hydrotherapy. Throughout the summer of 2013, the dog made active walks, continuing to decrease in volume. By autumn, the weight reached the long-awaited 12 kilograms.

Gently but firm

Obi found himself in new, unusual conditions. Instead of delicious sausages, he was given carrots. He looked expressively at Nora, sitting at the bowl, and she photographed his agony and put it on the Internet. The dog did not understand why they began to feed him differently. Of course, he used all his dog charm to pity the new mistress. But she was adamant.

Movement was necessary to normalize the weight. Nora would put a canvas apron on the dog to keep him from hurting his stomach, and gently but insistently drive him out for a walk. He, having taken two or three steps, stopped to rest. Sometimes he objected. But the cunning Nora pretended not to understand and hooted merrily.

Deflated balloon

The thinner belly of the former fattest dog was now hanging, making it difficult for Obie to walk. The apron, which he wore for a long time, no longer helped - he dangled on a thinner body and could not support his dragging stomach. The dog gave the impression of a deflated balloon. Nora decided to send her pet for plasticoperation.

During the operation, a whole kilogram of sagging skin was cut off the dog. After, during the rehabilitation period, he behaved well: he did not gnaw at the stitches, allowed him to put a dropper and dutifully lay in bed for the prescribed time.

Nora's publications about the life of a dog have found many fans. Money began to be sent for Obie, and Nora was able to provide him with excellent treatment. It took four years to recover.

Causes of obesity in dogs

Dogs are active animals. These are not sloths and not koalas. They need walks, outdoor games, and toys at home. Especially the dachshund, because this breed was bred for hunting. If she becomes bored, her appetite may increase. Experts warn against violating the dog's feeding regime, as this provokes a constant desire to intercept a piece.

The stomach of a dog can stretch very much, but this is not a sign of the onset of satiety for the body. Their saturation mechanism is balanced so that when the required quantity and quality of food is received, the chemical signal in the brain changes. Appetite disappears, the process of digestion of food begins.

Constant handouts from the table lead to the formation of a conditioned reflex. At the sounds of jingling dishes and cutlery, when appetizing smells are in the air, the dog salivates and asks for food. Very quickly in this mode, the metabolism is disturbed, which leads to diseases of the liver and heart. Concomitant diseases gradually lead the dog to disability.

Tipsvets

At the doctor's appointment, animals must be weighed, height and chest volume are measured. If these parameters are significantly higher than the norm, you will need to take tests. In such cases, a veterinary diet for dogs is prescribed. There are no universal solutions, all animals are different. Someone is prescribed Hills, someone Royal Canin, the lowest calorie - Purina, for those prone to constipation - Eukanuba. Therefore, obesity is treated individually.

It is important to understand that overfeeding led to changes in the internal organs. They cannot function in the previous mode, so they prescribe a correction of the daily routine and diet. Self-administration of a low-calorie diet can lead to an imbalance of minerals, which will lead to new diseases.

For all problems, the best solution is to follow the doctor's advice. Now veterinary medicine can do a lot. Regular checkups could have saved Obie even sooner. He wouldn't have to go through the long road of recovery. It's good that he was taken to the vet in time. Five years is the heyday for a dog. Obi's body did well, but at a later age, his weight would mean premature death.

Conclusion

When they get a dog, they hardly want her torment. Perhaps, at first, all the recommendations for raising a puppy are followed: they give him nutritious foods, cook cereals and wipe the meat. But the puppy grows quickly, adores his owners, and they, in turn, him, and therefore cannot refuse when he asks for food. Therefore, we must remember: up to a year, a young organism quicklyis growing, four feedings for him is the norm. But after that, their number is reduced to two.

Most likely, the fattest dog is also the most beloved, the most caressed and spoiled. At least Obi has a great personality. Before you give your pet an extra bite, remember this dog who has been losing weight for four years. He did it with the daily support of the veterinarian Nora, went through an operation that cost a lot of money. Can you give the same to your obese dog?