Pet Obesity: Overweight Dogs and Cats
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Overweight dogs and cats can suffer from poor health.
Pet obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Sadly, many owners of overweight dogs and cats never realize that their pet’s weight is abnormal. These pet owners also do not realize that the excess pounds their dog or cat is carrying places their pet at risk for various health problems. So, I’d like to provide you with some resources you can use to help determine whether your pet’s weight is ideal or not. If you find that your pet is overweight, you’ll also find resources for helping him to lose the weight and get back to a healthy weight.
Why is Being Overweight Dangerous for Dogs and Cats? – Do you know what health problems your pet is at risk for if he/she is overweight or obese? There are a lot of diseases and disease complications which overweight and obese dogs and cats are more susceptible to developing. This article will give you an overview of why it important to find out whether your dog or cat is at his ideal body weight. Hint: Two out of three owners of overweight dogs and cats do not realize their pet is overweight or at danger for additional disease as a result.
Is My Pet Overweight? – Are you wondering if you dog or cat could weigh more than he/she should? If you’re not wondering, remember that two out three pet owners possessing overweight pets realize that their pet has a weight problem. Convinced that you should find out? This article will help you make sure that your canine or feline companion is lean and in good shape. You might be surprised by what you find!
Cat Body Condition Score Chart – Compare your cat to the images and descriptions in this feline body condition chart to determine whether your cat is overweight, underweight or at his/her ideal weight.
Dog Body Condition Score Chart – Compare your dog to the images and descriptions in this canine body condition chart to determine whether your cat is overweight, underweight or at his/her ideal weight.
Determining Proper Body Weight for Dogs and Cats – More information about determining whether your pet is overweight, underweight or ideal.
Recognizing Obesity in Dogs & Cats as a Disease – Did you know that veterinarians, veterinary nutritionists and other experts now consider obesity to be a disease in dogs and cats? That’s right! It has been discovered that fat actually functions as a secretory organ in the body, secreting various substances which can be dangerous or create more pain and inflammation for your pet. This article provides more information.
Nutrigenomics – Linking Nutrition to Genetics – A link between genetic makeup and obesity? Could your dog or cat have obesity programmed in his/her genes? Yes! Nutrigenomics is an emerging science which studies the link between genetic makeup and nutrition. It has been proven that obese dogs and cats have a genetic makeup which alters their metabolism. Read this article to find out more.
Fat Dogs and Cats: How to Help Your Pet Shed the Pounds – Do you have a dog or cat that needs to lose and don’t know where to start? This article offers practical advice for both dog and cat owners. Help your pet lose that extra weight by following the suggestions listed here. But don’t forget to check with your veterinarian first, before you start any weight control program for your pet.
Fat Dogs and Canine Weight Loss – Need practical information about getting your dog to lose weight? This is the source you’re looking for. Learn how diet and exercise combine to provide the safest means of weight loss. Find out more about the weight loss drug, Slentrol® also.
Feline nutrition and weight management guidelines – AAFP and AAHA have recently issued new “Feline Life Stages Guidelines” which cover nutrition and weight management for cats. This article details their recommendations regarding these issues.
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