内容摘要：(Reporting by Julie Steenhuysen in Chicago, Michael Erman in New York and Dan Levine in San Francisco; Editing by Caroline Humer and Bill Berkrot)

(Reporting by Julie Steenhuysen in Chicago, Michael Erman in New York and Dan Levine in San Francisco; Editing by Caroline Humer and Bill Berkrot)

, recalls how she unknowingly overfed her dog and now regrets it, “I feel like the worst dog mom 😭 my dog needs to loose about 6 pounds because I’ve been accidentally over feeding him. I was going by the chart on the food bag, which I now understand is not accurate. He’s a 3yr old cardigan corgi and excess weight can really hurt their backs and joints and I just feel so bad.”Whether a dog lives in your home or on the streets like Charlie, you must know the signs if you’re overfeeding them. Veterinarian

discusses the following simple ways you can check if your dog is overweight:Remember, love isn’t about giving more food, it’s about giving the right kind of care.While those extra treats may seem like acts of love, consistently overfeeding your dog can have serious—and sometimes irreversible—health consequences. Here’s what every dog guardian should know, according to

Obesity is one of the most common consequences of overfeeding, occurring when your dog consumes more calories than they burn. Obese dogs are more likely to suffer from fatigue, breathing difficulties, reduced stamina, and a weakened immune system.Carrying excess weight places additional pressure on your dog’s joints and bones, particularly in larger or older breeds. This can accelerate the onset of arthritis and other degenerative joint conditions. As mobility decreases, your dog may become less active, creating a cycle of weight gain and further joint deterioration.

Too much food can overwhelm your dog’s digestive system, causing issues like diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, or constipation.

Obesity is a major contributor toWhether you call it "soda" or "pop," it's hard to deny that fizzy soft drinks are such a huge part of American culture. For the Drummond family, Dr Pepper is an everyday occurrence. "Ladd drinks four Dr Peppers a day," Ree says. "He'll have the first one as soon as he wakes up like how normal people have a latte." It even made an appearance at daughter

! (And for the record, Ree admits she and most ofIt should be no surprise then that with so much on hand, Ree would find other culinary uses for Dr Pepper or other sodas, for that matter. Between the sweetness, the fizziness, and the syrupy consistency, soda can actually be one of the

you can buy! Not convinced? Check out these 13 recipes that use soda pop to see (and taste!) for yourself. You'll find both sweet and savory applications that you can make all year round.Naturally, this list contains a lot of Drummond family favorite Dr Pepper. But you'll also find cola in chocolate cake, root beer in baked ham, lemon-lime and orange sodas in