The Number One Reason So Many Dogs Are Unhealthy (And the Owners Who Fix It Face the Truth)
If you don’t know your dog’s weight, you’re leaving their health to guesswork, a harmful and neglectful choice. If you don’t know what they weigh? Then, how do you know what amount to feed?
It’s a hard truth, but understanding this could transform your dog’s happiness, health, and lifespan. Top quality dog owners get this right.
Why Weighing Your Dog (and Their Food) Matters
A healthy diet is crucial, but even the best dog food can cause harm if overfed. Without weighing your dog and their food, you’re blindly guessing their portions. Guesswork leads to overfeeding or underfeeding, both of which compromise your dog’s health.
Imagine trying to pour water into a glass while blindfolded. You’ll either spill too much or not fill it enough.
That’s what happens when you don’t weigh portions, it’s guesswork, and guesswork rarely gets it right.
By regularly weighing your dog and calculating their portions, you ensure they receive precisely what they need to thrive, not too much, not too little.
This small effort gives your dog the balanced, healthy life they deserve.
The Hard Truth About Ignoring Portion Control
Skipping this vital step means you’re steering your dog toward preventable health problems. It’s not just about feeding; it’s about taking responsibility for their well-being.
Without weighing, you’re risking obesity, digestive issues, joint strain, and more, all entirely avoidable. All your responsibility to get right.
Your dog depends on you to make the right choices. Weighing them and their food is a simple yet powerful way to show love, care, and commitment to their health and happiness.
The Problem with Dog Food Ratings
In recent years, dog food ratings have become the latest trend, with many people relying solely on them to decide what to feed their dog.
While ratings can play a useful role as part of understanding your dog’s nutritional needs, they are far too often treated as the only factor. (If only it were that simple.)
The truth is, there are people feeding lower quality dog food, carefully supplemented and portioned under weight control, who are doing far less harm than those blindly overfeeding high-quality, premium dog food without any thought to quantity.
Overfeeding premium food overwhelms your dog’s system, leading to obesity, nutrient toxicity, skin problems, digestive issues, joint strain, and a host of other preventable health issues problems that could have been avoided with proper portioning.
When you weigh your dog’s food, you avoid nutrient imbalances, reduce the risk of obesity and all the other health issues that can come from overfeeding, and ensure they receive the right amount of energy, protein, and essential nutrients.
Simply put, it’s not about how “fancy” the food is, it’s about feeding your dog with knowledge, precision, and care.
So, the next time someone on the internet asks, “Is this food any good?” the real question should be: “Am I intelligent enough to be responsible for my dog’s health and well being?”
Ratings won’t make up for neglecting your responsibility to weigh, measure, and adjust your dog’s diet. That’s where the real difference is made.
The Vitamins and Minerals: What Stays, What Goes?
When overfeeding your dog, it’s not just about calories, it’s about how excess vitamins and minerals impact their body. Some are excreted if overfed, while others stay and can cause long term health issues. Let’s break them down:
Vitamins and Minerals That Leave the Body (Water-Soluble)
- Vitamin C: Excess is excreted, but too much can strain the kidneys.
- Vitamin B Complex (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12): Surplus leaves the body, but long-term overfeeding can lead to imbalances.
- Potassium: Usually excreted, but high levels can cause digestive upset or heart issues.
- Magnesium: Excess leaves the body but may strain the kidneys or cause diarrhoea.
Vitamins and Minerals That Stay in the Body (Fat-Soluble)
- Vitamin A: Can cause bone abnormalities and liver damage in excess.
- Vitamin D: Leads to calcium buildup, kidney stones, or organ damage.
- Vitamin E: High levels interfere with blood clotting.
- Vitamin K: Excess is rare but affects clotting.
- Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc: Can cause toxicity, skeletal issues, or organ damage.
➡️ Even small excesses of fat-soluble vitamins or minerals can lead to chronic health problems over time.
How to Start
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Weigh Your Dog Regularly
Start by weighing your dog to understand their current size and health. Then, research your dog’s breed to find their ideal weight range and adjust for their activity levels. -
Calculate Precise Portions
Use the feeding guide on the bag as a starting point, but don’t rely on it blindly. Tailor it to your dog’s specific needs. -
Monitor for Overfeeding Signs
Look for changes like weight gain, lethargy, or loose stools—signs their diet needs adjusting.
Be the Hero Your Dog Thinks You Are
Weighing your dog and their food is a simple yet powerful step to ensuring their health and happiness. It’s what all high-quality, genuinely caring dog owners do. By taking control of their portions, you’re doing far more than most, and setting your dog up for a longer, healthier life. Your dog is lucky to have you. Well done, you have our respect!
If you’re not doing this and you think you’re a high-quality, caring dog owner… I’m sorry, but you’re not. Only in your imagination, not in the real world. Your dog relies on you for everything, and taking this small yet meaningful step shows how much you truly care.
Your dog’s health is one simple caring mind shift away or even one simple message away. Contact us for free advice, tailored feeding plans, and the support you need.
We’ve only been qualified since 2004, and we’ve built a database of thousands of dogs, giving us insight into expectations and probabilities for a dog’s life. Let us help you make the best decisions for yours.
Visit The Delicious Dog Food Company and let us help you become the hero your dog thinks you are. 🐾