Hormone: Leptin. One of the many hormones produced by your fat cells is leptin, which plays a role in appetite control. Research has found that excess body fat can cause a condition known as leptin resistance, which means your brain isn't affected by leptin even though your body contains higher levels of it.
Best Pet for Kids: 1. Large DOGS like Labs are typically friendly and encourage kids to be active outdoors. Plus: Kids and Pets: A Safety Guide. 4 Rules for Naming a Pet. Coping with a Missing Pet.
1 Fortunately, Dachshunds are usually very good with other pets in their own family â especially other Dachshunds! 2  Read more about a dog's attitude toward other dogs. 3  Housebreaking. 4  As a behavioral consultant, I would put the Dachshund on my Top 20 List of Hard to Housebreak.. 5  Consistent crate training is mandatory.