None of us will deny the fact that, sometimes, the things we love most are actually bad for us (chocolate, chipper, drinking, etc.).

Another fact we cannot deny is that dogs LOVE playing fetch, whether it’s a stick, ball or a frisbee… they just love it.

You may be wondering where we’re going with this, but keep reading…

APPARENTLY, playing fetch is actually really bad for dogs (who knew?), and we’re really sad about it.

According to a report published in the BMC Veterinary Research journal, “when dogs carry things in their mouths, it puts additional strain on their front legs, which over time can be harmful. It apparently makes them tilt forward”.

How sad for them!

The study found that “when a dog is carrying a toy weighing around half a kilogram, they distribute 66 percent of their body weight on the front legs”.

However, when the weight was increased to 4kg, 75 percent of the weight shifted to their front legs… not good, folks.

The study does not say you should stop playing fetch with your furry friends; just try and ensure that the toys you’re using are as light as possible.

Noted, and stored.