It is time for every retailer to address
the pet obesity problem.
Furthermore, feeding healthy treats is essential in combating the growing
pet obesity problem.
Truth is, only a fraction of pet owners consider their companions obese, yet
the pet obesity problem is overwhelming.
Its accepted among most veterinary nutritionists that high carbohydrate content (primarily grains and vegetable starches) in these diets contribute to
the pet obesity problem.
This is most likely due to
the pet obesity problem plaguing our nation.
Not exact matches
«Many people who have
pets consider them as part of the family and like humans, dogs have a growing
obesity problem.
«Fat is more important than weight,» says
Peter Katzmarzyk, associate executive director for population science at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. «Excessive fatness is the definition of
obesity, not excessive weight — and having too much fat can cause serious health
problems.»
The Association for
Pet Obesity Prevention says inactive
pets are more likely to become depressed or anxious — habits most
pet owners associate with behavioral
problems.
At 6 or 7,
pets can experience kidney failure, digestion
problems, arthritis,
obesity, teeth trouble or other ailments that can be treated.
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Make sure the treats and portions you offer a
pet rabbit are reasonable because a poor diet can lead to serious health
problems, such as gastrointestinal stasis (a deadly blockage attributed to, among other things, a diet lacking in fiber) and
obesity.
Sugary foods: (check your
pets foods & treats, some manufactures add sugar) Can lead to
obesity, dental
problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Unfortunately,
obesity is a growing
problem in
pets, one that can seriously harm your
pet's health.
So if commercial
pet food is supposedly balanced, why are there so many
problems with
obesity, allergies, cancer and renal failure among
pets?
Nutrition / Feeding —
Obesity is a major
problem in
pets and can lead to many disease processes including heart disease, joint disease, etc..
It concerns me that some veterinarians and many
pet owners are seduced by the pseudo-science of manufactured
pet foods that have nutraceutical additives that claim medical benefits, as for fur balls in cats,
obesity, heart, joint and skin
problems, not unlike the health claims made on the packages of main - stream sugar coated cereals and «health» snacks.
Obesity in
pets can cause a number of health
problems, from heart disease to diabetes to skin inflammation.
Some middle - aged
pets (particularly dogs) have medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, adrenal
problems or heart conditions that can mimic simple
obesity.
A lower quality food can predispose your
pet to
problems like
obesity, itchiness, skin infections, vomiting and diarrhea.
Much of the attention is going to the growing
problem of
pet obesity.
Obesity is the leading medical
problem in
pets.
A well - exercised
pet is less likely to be overweight and suffer from
obesity related
problems such as arthritis, certain cancers, or diabetes.
Sugary treats are also contributors to the
obesity problem in
pet rabbits and are marketed as cute but the fact is your rabbit doesn't care what their food looks like.
Obesity is a common
problem among
pets, as it can be easy to over-feed a
pet that knows how to beg.
Rabbits need to take in more calories than they are exerting in order to pack on the pounds and since many
pet rabbits are unfortunately caged for the majority of their lives,
obesity is a common
problem when they don't get the exercise they need.
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Obesity is a common
problem among
pets, as it can be easy to overfeed a cute dog or cat that knows how to beg.
«I am delighted to see that PDSA
Pet Fit Club is continuing to make a real impact on
pet obesity, by raising awareness of the issue and helping to transform the lives of many
pets who were heading for an early grave due to the severity of their weight
problems.»
We all know that
obesity is a serious
problem for people; the same is true for
pets.
She also advocates against animal
obesity, an all - too - common
problem for owners who can't say no to their
pet's pleading eyes.
Choosing an appropriate diet can set your
pet on a path of lifelong good nutrition and help prevent many
problems, including allergies, nutritional deficiencies, skin and coat disorders, and
obesity.
Obesity is an extremely common
problem in
pets and, as with humans, can be detrimental to the health of a dog or cat.
Diabetes, joint pain / arthritis, respiratory
problems, grooming difficulties are just a few issues that can be linked to
obesity in
pets.
In most cases, what brand of food you feed your
pet is less important than adhering closely to the manufacturer's feeding instructions, as many of the most common health
problems we encounter in our practice are related to
obesity.
Although many people don't see overweight or obese
pets as a
problem, health risks of
obesity are real.
As in any
pet,
obesity can lead to a multitude of
problems.
Unfortunately, this disease is becoming a more prevalent
problem in dogs, likely due to the growing rate of
obesity in
pets.
As Americans get bigger each year with no appreciable shift away from
obesity, is it possible we are passing this
problem on to our
pets?
Brook became aware of the
problem of
pet obesity, and how widespread it is.
Arthritis can limit your
pet's ability to do the things it once enjoyed, high blood pressure can affect its vision,
obesity and diabetes limit their mobility and kidney, deaf cats no longer respond to familiar voices and intestinal
problems can cause them to loose litter box training.
Obesity in pets is associated with joint problems, diabetes mellitus, respiratory compromise, and decreased life span; recent estimations suggest that up to 35 percent of dogs and cats in the U.S. suffer from o
Obesity in
pets is associated with joint
problems, diabetes mellitus, respiratory compromise, and decreased life span; recent estimations suggest that up to 35 percent of dogs and cats in the U.S. suffer from
obesityobesity.
«There is an
obesity crisis in adult
pets, with excessive calorie intake being one facet of
problem.
Obesity is among the most common
problems in indoor cats and many
pet parents ignore it.
Obesity and dental
problems are associated with highly processed manufactured
pet foods **, especially those high in cereals, and can lead to heart, kidney, liver, and joint inflammation, pancreatic disease and related digestive
problems, Type 11 diabetes, and other health
problems, including increased susceptibility to infections and allergies because the animals» immune systems are impaired.
Many Americans and their
pets have been facing
obesity problems for many years.
Obesity is an extremely common
problem in
pets and, as with humans, can be detrimental to the health of a cat.
Obesity is a significant
problem in the
pet population and puts dogs at risk for serious diseases.
Perhaps even worse was the finding that the number of obese
pets, those at least 30 percent above normal weight or a body condition score (BCS) of 5, continues to grow despite 93.4 percent of surveyed
pet owners identifying
pet obesity as a
problem.
Potatoes are high in carbs and starch and, for your
pet, that can lead to
obesity and even heart
problems.
Obesity is a significant
problem in the
pet population and puts cats at risk for serious diseases.