Sentences with phrase «overweight pets»

We already know that the same hormonal and inflammatory changes that occur in overweight and sedentary humans occur in overweight pets.

There is an epidemic of overweight pets in this world.

33 % of dog owners and 46 % of cat owners with overweight pets classified their pet was a normal weight.

In fact, many of us vets recommend it for overweight pets as an easy, no - calorie treat!

Keep an eye on older and overweight pets as well as those with heart and lung diseases.

Hot trends now include products to help overweight pets, organic pet food, pet training, and pet therapy.

However, I knew many overweight pets who lived with people who were not overweight.

, highlighting a widespread trend of overweight pets nationwide.

Q: Oh no — you wrote about overweight pets and then two weeks later, would you know it, my overweight cat was diagnosed with diabetes.

Recognizing underlying health conditions is another important aspect when evaluating overweight pets.

Integration of a physical training program in a weight loss plan for overweight pet dogs.

There are tons of «funny» videos and photos on the internet featuring overweight pets.

To provide support for owners with overweight pets that do not have the opportunity to or are unable to get enough exercise due to pre-existing medical conditions.

At a minimum, a long period of rest, weight control in overweight pets and physical therapy are needed to get pets through this condition.

In general, we do tend to see a lot of overweight pets.

Some recent research has even shown a link between omega - 3s and helping overweight pets to drop those extra pounds.

We know the risks of being overweight, but did you know that many of the risks to overweight humans are the same for overweight pets?

Older, pets with arthritis can benefit from strengthening exercises as well as overweight pets who are not as active.

Also, interestingly, the states with the most overweight pets often also have the most that are arthritic.

Aging, arthritic, and overweight pets also benefit greatly from veterinary physical rehabilitation as the proper plan can improve flexibility and strengthen muscles, allowing them more comfort, longer periods of activity, and better overall health.

The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention also found most owners of overweight pets do not realize their pet is considered overweight.

Keeping our pets fit is important for many reasons, but some studies indicate overweight pets face a greater risk for certain forms of cancer, said Dr. Jules Benson, a veterinarian with Petplan Pet Insurance.

Many overweight pets experience severe joint pain that could easily be prevented by proper diet and exercise.»

Overweight pets need more veterinary care.

It is also important to maintain your pet's ideal weight as overweight pets tend to have more problems emptying their anal glands.

It's a sad fact, but possibly the most important one to consider: Most overweight pets experience a decreased life expectancy — up to two and a half years, according to APOP.

The charity stressed that many overweight pets develop potentially life - threatening conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, as well as debilitating conditions including arthritis as a direct result of being overweight.

Overweight pets suffer more from arthritis than pets of an ideal body weight.

Pets who suffer from joint pain or arthritis can be given food with additives like glucosamine, while overweight pets can ease some of the strain on their bodies by using a reduced - calorie diet.

For our dogs, a Body Condition Score (BCS) «tells us how overweight the pet is,» Owen says.

Sudden Weight Changes Overweight pets may start to lose weight when their body is damaged due to the excess weight.

Confronting the issue of overweight pets takes a village, and there's a lot you can encourage pet owners to do at home.

The Wall Street Journal article mentions certain tools veterinarians are employing to identify overweight pets, open a discussion with their owners, and get the animals on a weight loss program.

Overweight pets commonly suffer from labored breathing, reduced flexibility (which makes self - grooming difficult), poor body - temperature regulation, and persistent illnesses.

Lack of exercise and overfeeding causes overweight pets, not spaying / neutering.

Dr. Kristal Turner at Animalia in Franklin, Tennessee, works with pets and their owners to safely rehabilitate overweight pets.

That's why we started the Pet Shape Up Challenge, which invites overweight pets to lose the weight with the right diet and fitness program to produce real life - changing results.

Since overweight pets are at a high risk for heart disease (and other serious medical conditions), the annual wellness exam is the optimum opportunity for your veterinarian to monitor any changes in your pet's weight.

Some pet owners ignore the health hazards associated with overweight pets, focusing on how cute their plump kitty or roly - poly puppy looks.

Overweight pets often appear tired or lazy, lack energy and playfulness, are reluctant to jump or run, have difficulty grooming, lag behind on walks and pant heavily.

Scooting is also common in overweight pets.

Automated feeders also help overweight pets with portion control, and can be helpful for owners who have to leave pets alone for extended periods of time, and pet fountains provide filtered water that is always fresh and clean.

Overweight pets do not live as long.

This includes, but is not limited to food selection for dental health, maximizing nutritional support during management and treatment of disease, and assisting healthy weight loss as part of the weight loss program for overweight pets.

In the last From the Field column, I reported on dog - specific findings from Banfield Pet Hospital's 2017 State of Pet Health Report, which highlights a widespread trend of overweight pets nationwide.

Some of the health risks that overweight pets face are arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and respiratory disease, kidney disease, and cancer.

Victoria and Holly talk about overweight pets, including Victoria's «Fat Dogs» specials on It's Me or the Dog, as well as the struggle to keep weight off of pets.