"What causes obesity?"

In most cases the cause of obesity is quite simple: too much food and not enough exercise.

That being said, there are a number of factors that can also play a role.

Although dogs of any size or breed can become obese, some breeds are more susceptible to weight gain. These breeds include (among others):

• Labrador retrievers
• Golden retrievers
• Beagles
• Cocker spaniels
• Daschunds
• Pugs
• Chihuahuas
• Basset hounds

Obesity can also be the result of underlying medical conditions.

Find out what you can do to help get your dog back on track...