• Is your dog from one of the breeds that are prone to obesity, such as retrievers (Labrador and golden), beagles, basset hounds, cocker spaniels, dachshunds, shelties, and terriers?
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• Is yours a multi-dog household? (Dogs who share quarters tend to eat larger quantities and to eat faster than those in single-dog households.)
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• Is your dog more than 5 years of age AND is he still being fed the same type of food in the same quantities as when he was younger?
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• Feel your dog's ribs. Do you find it difficult to determine where one rib ends and the next begins?
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• Stand at your dog's side and look at the tuck-up (the belly area between his ribcage and hindquarters). Is his body more "square-shaped" in this area?
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• Do you regularly feed your dog table scraps and/or multiple non-meal treats each day?
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• When you feed your dog, do you just pour the food into the bowl, rather than giving a specific measured amount each time?
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• Does your dog have difficulty standing up or jumping on the couch?
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• Does your dog get less than 20 to 30 minutes per day of outdoor exercise/play time?
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This survey is not a substitute for a clinic consultation and evaluation by a qualified veterinarian.