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Vet warns that too much human food can leave dogs overweight

South African veterinarian Dr Amir Anwary has warned that regularly feeding dogs calorie-dense human foods can contribute to obesity and related health problems.

Vet warns that too much human food can leave dogs overweight

South African veterinarian Dr Amir Anwary has issued a warning about the dangers of feeding dogs calorie-dense human foods, such as curry, breyani, and samoosas, which can lead to obesity and related health problems. Anwary, known online as 'Amir the Vet', said in a video that overfeeding dogs with such foods can contribute to heart and joint issues, as well as systemic inflammation.

Anwary, who comes from an Indian family, understands the cultural significance of food but emphasized the need to limit the amount of these dishes given to dogs. While some pet owners responded humorously to his video, others shared that their dogs were healthy despite consuming similar diets.

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