Do you know the right weight for your dog? And, do you know the weight of your actual dog? Humans can say the same thing, but whether they gain too much or lose too much weight, it is not good for their health. If you know the right weight, you can...
Do you know the right weight for your dog? And, do you know the weight of your actual dog? Humans can say the same thing, but whether they gain too much or lose too much weight, it is not good for their health. If you know the right weight, you can pay attention to your diet and increase your exercise. So, what should you pay attention to when measuring your dog’s weight? In addition, what method can be used to correctly measure the weight of your dog?
Why is it necessary to measure the weight of your dog? The sharp increase and decrease in weight may cause health problems. If it increases dramatically, sometimes it is said that you just eat too much. However, eating too much will damage your stomach. If you eat too much, you will become more and more obese, and soon it will become a disease caused by obesity such as heart disease and high blood pressure. In addition, if your weight drops sharply, life-related diseases may erode the dog's body and require early treatment. Mastering the weight of dogs in healthy states and gain weight can help detect and prevent diseases in the early stages. In addition, if it is a puppy in the growth stage, it will also become a barometer of physical growth.
Four key points to know when measuring dog weight. The suitable weight varies from individual to individual dog, so first check the size of your dog. The dog's suitable body shape has a physical condition score. The body shape is evaluated in 5 stages. The closest ideal body type is Fraction 3, and the body type is as follows: the ribs will not accumulate too much fat when touched. From the top, you can see the neck of the waist behind the ribs. From the side, you can see the abdomen hanging up. When the dog's body size is Fraction 3, it is the appropriate weight, so the weight at this time is the basis. , If you gain 10 to 15% of your weight, you will generally be judged to have a tendency to be obese. So, what should you pay attention to when measuring your weight specifically?
1. Measure at least once a month
If it is a small or medium-sized dog, the owner will hold it, sit on the scale, and then lose the owner's weight. This simple method can measure the approximate weight, but if it is a large dog, measuring weight is also a heavy task. Although daily measurement is ideal, if possible, develop the habit of measuring weight every 1 to 2 weeks. The reason I understand this is because I have to measure my weight every month, and there are weight records on my medical records. Even if it is only 600 grams for humans, it will increase a lot if it weighs 8 kg. If weight measurements are not taken, you may not notice that your weight is increasing, which makes the atmosphere continue to gain weight. Now, increase your exercise and work hard to lose weight in meals.
2.Measurement
during the same time period:
will change in weight before, after meals, before and after cleaning the room or cleaning the room. Even for people, their weight is different when they wake up in the morning and after dinner. Dogs can say the same thing, if possible, their dog will wake up and measure it before eating after excretion. If it is difficult to measure, just before going to bed at night, before eating at night, so that the weight measurement conditions are always the same, so measure your weight.
3. Use a small dog with a weight of about 2~3 kg with a weight of 10 grams. If it is a 100 grams unit weight scale, it is difficult to judge the increase or decrease of weight, so it is best to use a weight scale that can be measured in 10 grams units.
4. Be sure to measure statically
If you act during the measurement process, you cannot measure the correct number. When measuring weight, in order to remain unmoved, you should usually train according to instructions. The frequency of measurement is measured every 1 to 2 weeks, at least once a month at the same time. Using a weight scale measuring 10 grams unit, you must measure it at rest. Appetite and walking look, eyes shine and hair shine, etc. A healthy rain gauge for dogs is not just about weight. However, measuring weight and recording as clear numbers can manage the dog's physical condition and keep it as a record. Walk every day and measure your dog's weight at least once a month, right?
