{
  "id": 17574241,
  "title": "Vet warns that too much human food can leave dogs overweight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/vet-warns-that-too-much-human-food-can-leave-dogs-overweight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-11-01-vet-warns-that-too-much-human-food-can-leave-dogs-overweight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "South African veterinarian Dr Amir Anwary has warned that regularly feeding dogs calorie-dense human foods can contribute to obesity and related health problems.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Amir Anwary warns against feeding dogs calorie-dense human foods.",
    "Overfeeding such foods can cause obesity, heart issues, joint problems, and inflammation.",
    "Some pet owners humorously respond, others confirm healthy dogs on similar diets."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}