Sentences with phrase «like obesity in cats»

Cause: Like obesity in cats, the diabetes epidemic is often blamed on a low quality, starchy diet.

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In addition, the very carbohydrates that cats love can cause conditions like obesity, intestinal disease, and diabetes.

Weight Obesity in cats can become a systemic inflammatory disease and contribute to other problems like joint disease, a higher risk of cancer, and gastrointestinal problems, says Nelson.

However, just like humans, maturing cats can show signs of muscle loss, arthritis, dental issues, obesity, intestinal and immunity problems, plus changes in their skin and coat.

There is an obesity crisis among dogs and cats resulting in medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and arthritis which can shorten the lifespan of your dog Read the full article...

There is an obesity crisis among dogs and cats resulting in medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and arthritis which can shorten the lifespan of your dog or cat.

The exact cause of the disease in cats is not known, although obesity (the major predisposing condition), chronic pancreatitis, other hormonal diseases (e.g., hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease, and acromegaly), and certain medications (e.g., megestrol acetate and corticosteroids like prednisolone) have all been linked to the disease.

Awareness is the first step in avoiding pet obesity and, if you already have an overweight cat or dog, conversations like this one can help you find solutions for healthy weight loss.

She says an estimated 60 million dogs and cats in the U.S. are either overweight or obese, resulting in a steady climb of obesity - related problems like diabetes and joint issues, even cancer and heart disease.