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 Gold Weight Management Dog Food

Fromm

from $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 ...

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NutriSource Dog Weight Management

NutriSource

from $16.99

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

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Fromm Gold Large Breed Weight Management

Fromm Gold Dog Food, Large Breed Weight Management

Fromm

from $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...

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Science Diet Canine Adult Perfect Weight Dry

Science Diet Canine Adult Perfect Weight Dry

Science Diet

from $22.49

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

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Merrick Grain Free Healthy Weight Dry Food

Merrick Grain-Free Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food

Merrick

from $22.99

Dogs thrive on quality protein and healthy fats. That is why the Merrick Grain Free Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food provides balanced nutrition with re...

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Fromm Gold Coast Grain Free Weight Management Dog Food

Fromm Gold Coast Grain Free Weight Management Dog Food

Fromm

from $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...

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NutriSource Grain Free Weight Management Dry Dog Food

NutriSource Grain Free Weight Management Dry Dog Food

Nutrisource

from $19.99

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

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Natural Balance Targeted Nutrition Fat Dogs Low Calorie Dry Dog Food Sale

Natural Balance Targeted Nutrition Fat Dogs Low Calorie Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance

from $15.99

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

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

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

Blue Buffalo

$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,...

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$60.98
Health Extension Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food

Health Extension Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food

Holistic Health Extension

from $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...

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Science Diet Canine Adult Light Small Bites Dry

Science Diet Canine Adult Light Small Bites Dry

Science Diet

from $18.99

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 ...

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Evanger's Low Fat Vegetarian Dinner

Evanger's Low Fat Vegetarian Dinner

Evangers

$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 ...

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$2.69
Science Diet Canine Adult Perfect Weight Small & Toy Breed Dry

Science Diet Canine Adult Perfect Weight Small & Toy Breed Dry

Science Diet

from $22.49

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

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

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

Evangers

$2.29

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

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$2.29
Health Extension Lite Little Bites Dog Food 15 lb

Health Extension Lite Little Bites Dog Food

Holistic Health Extension

from $24.99

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

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Science Diet Adult Large Breed Light 1-5

Science Diet Adult Large Breed Light 1-5

Science Diet

from $45.99

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 ...

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Canidae All Life Stages Platinum Less Active Formula Canned Dog Food 13oz

Canidae All Life Stages Platinum Less Active Formula Canned Dog Food 13oz

Canidae

$3.49

CANIDAE All Life Stages Platinum Less Active Formula Canned Dog Food 13oz is designed by vets for all dogs. That makes mealtimes for multiple dog ...

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$3.49
Wellness CORE Small Breed Healthy Weight 4 lb

Wellness CORE Small Breed Healthy Weight 4 lb

Wellness

$18.99

This grain free, protein rich dog food helps promote a lean and fit body for your pup. It includes premium nutrient rich superfoods and supplements...

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$18.99
Wellness CORE Small Breed Healthy Weight 12 lb

Wellness CORE Small Breed Healthy Weight 12 lb

Wellness

$42.99

This grain free, protein rich dog food helps promote a lean and fit body for your pup. It includes premium nutrient rich superfoods and supplements...

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$42.99

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