The underlying causes involve obesity and decreased physical activity leading to accompanying metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. (sciencedaily.com)
A note about weight loss and injuries: If you have to decrease your physical activity due to an injury, pay very close attention to your calorie intake. (coachcalorie.com)
Because of decreased physical activity and slowed metabolism, aging dogs may need 20 % fewer total calories than middle - aged adult dogs. (northelmanimalhospital.com)