Skip to content

Dog Obesity

For optimal health, dogs should maintain their weight within a narrow range. This range differs from one breed to another, but when any dog gains too much weight, its health will begin to suffer.  For one thing, there's additional wear and tear on the joints, sometimes leading to arthritis or worse. 

Overweight dogs also put excess strain on their pancreas, to the point where the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to metabolize the sugars in their bloodstream. When left unchecked, there can beDog Chart showing differing conditions of weightdamage or damage to the kidneys.

Carrying the extra weight also puts strain on the heart muscle. Eventually, this strain can lead to congestive heart failure.

Some fat is typically stored by the liver for emergency purposes, but overweight dogs often store too much fat in their liver. Over time, this decreases the ability of the liver to function properly, which can cause a variety of subsequent health problems.

Even skin and coat problems can be the result of obesity. In particular, the skin folds can gather dirt and oil, leading to bactreria, skin rubs, or infections. So, when it's time to cut down calories, Jake's has plenty of good options to make sure you're not cutting down on quality! Check out some of our favorites below......

Fromm Gold Weight Management Dog Food

Fromm

from $16.99
$16.99 - $59.99
Current price $16.99

For weight reduction or weight maintenance. A special blend of lean turkey liver, duck, chicken, lamb, whole eggs, and real Wisconsin cheese, this ...

View full details
from $16.99
$16.99 - $59.99
Current price $16.99

NutriSource Dog Weight Management

NutriSource

from $15.99
$15.99 - $54.99
Current price $15.99

Ingredients: Chicken, chicken meal, pea fiber, natural turkey and chicken flavor, brown rice, peas, pea starch, barley, fish meal (a source of fis...

View full details
from $15.99
$15.99 - $54.99
Current price $15.99

Farmina N&D Quinoa Canine Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Adult Dry Dog Food

Farmina

Farmina N&D QUINOA WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - Lamb, quinoa, broccoli and asparagus recipe for adult dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels ...

View full details
from $39.99
$39.99 - $75.99
Current price $39.99

Fromm Gold Dog Food, Large Breed Weight Management

Fromm

from $35.99
$35.99 - $59.99
Current price $35.99

For the weight reduction or weight maintenance of large breed dogs. A special blend of select proteins and wholesome ingredients, this food helps c...

View full details
from $35.99
$35.99 - $59.99
Current price $35.99

Merrick Grain-Free Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food

Merrick

from $22.99
$22.99 - $69.99
Current price $22.99

Merrick Healthy Weight Grain Free Dry Dog Food Recipe is crafted with whole foods and deboned beef as the first ingredient in this real meat dog fo...

View full details
from $22.99
$22.99 - $69.99
Current price $22.99

Science Diet Canine Adult Perfect Weight Dry

Science Diet

from $25.99
$25.99 - $87.99
Current price $25.99

Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight dry dog food provides breakthrough nutrition formulated to help your dog achieve a healthy weight and impr...

View full details
from $25.99
$25.99 - $87.99
Current price $25.99

Natural Balance Targeted Nutrition Fat Dogs Low Calorie Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance

from $15.99
$15.99 - $56.99
Current price $15.99

Fat Dogs Low Calorie Dry Dog Formula is formulated specifically for overweight adult dogs. Designed to keep your pet nutritionally balanced with fe...

View full details
from $15.99
$15.99 - $56.99
Current price $15.99
Sale Sale

Fromm Gold Coast Grain Free Weight Management Dog Food

Fromm

from $16.99
$16.99 - $75.99
Current price $16.99

A grain-free ocean fish recipe for weight reduction or weight maintenance. A special blend of wild caught whitefish and salmon. This food helps con...

View full details
from $16.99
$16.99 - $75.99
Current price $16.99

NutriSource Grain Free Weight Management Dry Dog Food

NutriSource

from $19.99
$19.99 - $69.99
Current price $19.99

Chicken Free | Potato Free | Low Glycemic Formula According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), a recent study concluded that...

View full details
from $19.99
$19.99 - $69.99
Current price $19.99

Farmina N&D Quinoa Feline Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Adult Dry Cat Food

Farmina

N&D Quinoa WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - Lamb, quinoa, broccoli and asparagus recipe for adult cats is formulated to meet the nutritional levels establis...

View full details
from $33.99
$33.99 - $81.99
Current price $33.99

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Adult Healthy Weight Chicken and Brown Rice Dry Dog Food 30lb

Blue Buffalo

$60.98
$60.98 - $60.98
Current price $60.98

Formulated for the health and well-being of dogs, BLUE Life Protection Formula is made with the finest natural ingredients and features delicious, ...

View full details
$60.98
$60.98 - $60.98
Current price $60.98

Health Extension Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food

Holistic Health Extension

from $49.99
$49.99 - $66.99
Current price $49.99

The result of over 30 years of nutritional know-how, this savory, highly digestible recipe is formulated especially, to meet the needs of overweigh...

View full details
from $49.99
$49.99 - $66.99
Current price $49.99
Sale Sale

Science Diet Canine Adult Light Small Bites Dry

Science Diet

from $20.99
$20.99 - $48.99
Current price $20.99

Hill's Science Diet Light Small Bites Adult dry dog food is precise nutrition for less active adult dogs requiring a low calorie food to maintain ...

View full details
from $20.99
$20.99 - $48.99
Current price $20.99

Evanger's Low Fat Vegetarian Dinner

Evangers

$2.69
$2.69 - $2.69
Current price $2.69

A canine and feline dinner of fresh potatoes, carrots, peas, blueberries, and cranberries from the market place with brown rice makes a flavorful ...

View full details
$2.69
$2.69 - $2.69
Current price $2.69

Health Extension Lite Little Bites Dog Food

Holistic Health Extension

from $24.99
$24.99 - $52.99
Current price $24.99

Vets Choice Holistic Health Extension Lite has been nutritionally formulated to meet the needs of overweight, spayed, neutered and senior dogs. Thi...

View full details
from $24.99
$24.99 - $52.99
Current price $24.99

Science Diet Adult Large Breed Light 1-5

Science Diet

$80.99
$80.99 - $80.99
Current price $80.99
Out of stock

Hill's® Science Diet® Large Breed Light Adult dry dog food is precise nutrition for less active adult large breed dogs that require a low calorie ...

View full details
$80.99
$80.99 - $80.99
Current price $80.99
Sold out

Science Diet Canine Adult Perfect Weight Small & Toy Breed Dry

Science Diet

from $25.99
$25.99 - $59.99
Current price $25.99

Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight dry dog food provides breakthrough nutrition formulated to help your small & toy breed dog achieve a h...

View full details
from $25.99
$25.99 - $59.99
Current price $25.99

Evanger's Senior & Weight Management Dinner Dog Food, 12.8 oz

Evangers

$2.29
$2.29 - $2.29
Current price $2.29

Evanger's Senior & Weight Management is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO nutrient profiles for maintenance. O...

View full details
$2.29
$2.29 - $2.29
Current price $2.29

Farmina N&D Quinoa Canine Weight Management Lamb, Quinoa, Broccoli & Asparagus Adult Dry Dog Food Mini

Farmina

Farmina N&D QUINOA WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - Lamb, quinoa, broccoli and asparagus recipe for adult dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels ...

View full details
$39.99
$39.99 - $39.99
Current price $39.99