There are pads of fat over the hips and base of the tail, he waddles while walking, he finds it difficult to move or is short of breath.
Even a slight weight gain can be serious for your pet. An extra five pounds on a dog that should weigh 17 pounds or an extra three pounds on a cat that should weigh 10 pounds is equivalent, for example, to an extra 50 pounds on a person who should weigh 170 pounds.
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