French Bulldog Weight
What Causes French Bulldogs To Be Overweight?
Excessive food intake, which could be due to a variety of reasons, including boredom or overeating:
French Bulldogs will eat anything that is given to them. It is up to the owner to monitor their food intake and appropriate calories needed for their body weight. This is often the cause for an overweight dog is too much food, too many treats, and not enough exercise.
The consumption of human foods
French Bulldogs will eat human food, but this isn’t always the best thing to provide your Frenchie. Frenchie’s need a food high in vitamins and minerals and a lot of human nutrition has too high in carbohydrates and calories for the small body of a Frenchie. You should limit human food intake to prevent your Frenchie from becoming obese.
Inactivity, especially in older dogs that may have arthritis
French Bulldogs need exercise daily. Not only is this good for them physically to allow them to get out energy, but it is suitable for their mental stimulation as well. Older dogs may develop arthritis which makes it harder for them to exercise. Even considering this, it is a good idea to get your dog to take a walk around the block with you once a day. If the animal is very arthritic, some medications from a veterinarian can help with the inflammation.
A medical condition such as hypothyroidism (low thyroid), Cushing’s disease (high cortisol levels), type II diabetes mellitus, and congestive heart failure can cause weight gain in Frenchie’s. These conditions can make it difficult for the dog to process energy from food properly. This means they will need more calories per day than healthy dogs to maintain their weight.
The two main things needed to assist a dog in losing weight is a calorie deficit. You can achieve this by feeding them less and exercising them more. Once they are in a deficit, it shouldn’t take long to notice that they are losing weight and regaining their health. A healthy weight in a Frenchie is significant and plays a massive role in the animal’s lifespan.
