Sentences with phrase «of dog obesity»

Beyond the weight gain itself, one of the signs of dog obesity are changes in behavior.

Not exact matches

«Many people who have pets consider them as part of the family and like humans, dogs have a growing obesity problem.

Another problem for dogs that is increasingly widespread is obesity: as many as 40 percent of American dogs are overweight, according to Pfizer.

A total of 263 specific disorder types were recorded in German Shepherds, the most common of which were inflammation of the ear canal (7.89 % of dogs), osteoarthritis (5.54 %), diarrhea (5.24 %), overweight and obesity (5.18 %), and aggression (4.76 %).

According to the study, babies from families with pets — 70 percent of which were dogs — showed higher levels of two types of microbes associated with lower risks of allergic disease and obesity.

«Then your vet will be able to figure out how many calories you need to feed your dog or cat each day for gradual weight loss,» says Ernie Ward, DVM, founder of the Association for Pet Obesity and Prevention.

However, having a dog or a horse as a pet ensures that you have to run or walk in some days and these two activities have been found to reduce the risk of obesity in both children and adults.

[Inaudible 20:59] just look at the obesity epidemic of dogs and cats.

It is worth repeating; if you eat a non-fiber carbohydrate (sugar or starch), it will raise your blood sugar, as it would your neighbor's blood sugar, and it will raise virtually every person's blood sugar in the world... and every dog's, and every worm's blood sugar... In turn, raising glucose raises insulin and leptin and accelerates the rate of aging, and the symptoms of aging, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and cancer.

Many dog owners are unaware that, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, close to half the dogs in the USA are considered overweight and 6.7 million of those dogs are designated as clinically obese.

The study also found that people who walk their dog at least five times per week had fewer incidences of obesity.

A 2015 Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation study by George Mason University found that pet owners saved the U.S. healthcare system more than $ 11 billion by going to the doctor less and, for those who walk their dog at least five times per week, fewer incidences of obesity.

He cites the Association for Pet Obesity and Prevention, which reports that more than half the dogs in the U.S. are overweight, and one out of five is obese.

One of the biggest changes is that many pet owners no longer automatically feed dogs table scraps, which has been one of the leading causes of pet obesity, he says.

With this increase of obesity in the UK, it is of relevance to veterinary surgeons that overweight people are more likely to have overweight dogs.»

According to a recent survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, roughly 54 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats are overweight.

«Pet obesity continues to emerge as a leading cause of preventable disease and death in dogs and cats,» said Veterinarian Ernie Ward, lead researcher and founder of the association.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)(www.petobesityprevention.org), approximately 54 % of U.S. dogs are considered overweight or obese...

Just over half of all cats and dogs in U.S. households are either overweight or obese, according to a survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

Additionally, dog owners who walk their pets at least five times a week have a lower incidence of obesity.

Earlier this year, a study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention revealed that more than 44 percent of dogs are overweight or obese — a 1 percent increase from the previous year.

Dogs with skin allergies often require lifetime medication and treatment, while obesity is one of the top health problems for canines and can lead to a variety of diseases, disorders and health complications.

During this period, I witnessed firsthand (with the 18,000 dogs and cats under my company's care) the silent epidemic of pet obesity and the rapid rise of diabetes in dogs, and particularly in cats.

Obesity is one of the most common dog diseases today.

Obesity is one of the main health problems many companion dogs face, particularly if their owner allows free feeding and does not exercise the dogs enough.

Wheat: Wheat is the number one allergy in dogs and because of its high carbohydrate content, is a contributing factor in canine obesity.

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One of the leading causes of obesity in dogs is dry, processed food because it is not species appropriate and a large number of calories are packed into a small volume of kibbles.

Canine obesity can have a serious negative impact both on your dog's lifespan and quality of life.

It has one of the most fascinating combinations of protein sources both from animals and plants, giving it a protein profile that is the same with the Nature's Evolutionary Diet, but with substantially fewer calories so as not to court obesity and diabetes for your dog.

§ Physical health and well - being — approximately 25 - 30 % of the general canine population is obese (see «Obesity In Dogs»).

Obesity: This is one of the primary health conditions that a dog may face if it is fed more than it is exercised.

McGreevy P.D., Thomson P.C., Pride C., Fawcett A., Grassi T. and Jones B. (2005) Prevalence of obesity in dogs examined by Australian veterinary practices and the risk factors involved.

We have cracked the code on canine obesity and have published proven results that show dogs lose 2 percent of their body weight per week on our program and have better satiety (are less hungry).

In the US dogs are developing cancer at young ages, have increased levels of allergies, increased levels of hypothyroidism, and a horrible epidemic of obesity.

The causes of obesity are overfeeding and a lack of exercise for most dogs.

When your dog is experiencing limited mobility as a result of age or obesity, you may need to adapt your playtime routine.

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that 44 % of pet dogs is obese, with that number growing at an alarming rate.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 54 percent of cats and dogs in the U.S. — about 93 million animals — are considered overweight or obese, according to the association's 2010 figures.

You will find several sites on the Internet which warn about how pork can be harmful to your dog because of its high - fat content, suggesting it will lead to obesity or pancreatitis.

The exact cause of diabetes in dogs remains unknown, but it is thought that genetics, autoimmune disease, chronic pancreatitis, and obesity can all play a role in its development.

A study by the Pet Obesity Prevention Organisation in 2014, found that an estimated 52 % of dogs in the US were overweight or obese.

It has long been recognised that obesity and the resulting possibility of adverse health problems can be a serious welfare issue in dogs.

Continuing to feed a dog the same amount of food with less exercise will inevitably result in obesity, a problem all too common in many dogs today.

It just makes sense: Because your dog is utilizing more energy from protein instead of grains, in a highly digestible form, the result is a more energized and slimmer physique — so if your dog is prone toward obesity, which is becoming a more common problem these days, a raw, grain - free diet could help lower those numbers on the scale.

There are several causes of obesity in dogs, and you may need help from your vet to determine which is the cause of your dog's weight problem.

In fact, according to a study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, about 54 % of dogs are either obese or overweight (though we'd venture to guess that this figure is much higher!).

However, there are many other reasons dogs and cats may experience urine loss such as obesity, neutering, urinary tract infections and pressure on the bladder due to some type of mass.

Additional factors that play a role in a dog's development of HD are: Fast rate of weight gain Obesity (see Pet Obesity: Health Implications, Recognition, and Weight Management) Elevated protein, calcium, and other nutritional factors Traumatic joint injury

In fact, obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing our dogs; it can cause unnecessary suffering and a shortened lifespan Renowned research scientist Dr. Barry Sears believes that dog food should have about the same 30-30-40 ratio as the human Zone diet.