A companion-animal study looked at behavioural susceptibility to environmental influences in obesity — using dogs as a model. Calories matter, but household routines and behaviour patterns are part of the story too.
Practical owner moves that are usually safe to start: count treats, keep short activity notes, take consistent body-condition photos, and ask your vet for a body-condition score. Do not start crash diets from a social post.
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