Dogs not infrequently become fattened to a morbid degree, and when-ever it exceeds the limits of health it may appropriately claim treatment. Insufficient exorcise, over-feeding, and an excess of saccharine and starchy food are the causes assignable. In some breeds a constitutional fat producing tendency seems to exist.

Treatment

Enforced regular exercise; a deprivation of sweets, vegetables, and starchy food; raw, lean beef, in a reasonable quantity should be the principle article of diet.