Small breeds have
problems with obesity just like other dogs.
Not exact matches
One of the biggest
problems in our society today is
obesity, and it's not
just a
problem with adults.
I point that out to show that nutrition and weight management are not inherently «anti fat,» it's
just that
with the
obesity rate doubling in the past 30 years in this country, it is not surprising that most public health nutrition efforts are concentrated on that particular
problem.
70 % Americans are not
just stupid and lazy - we have a serious
problem in this nation
with obesity and Diabesity (among other things)... being low carb / high fat helps tremendously
with these!
Just as in humans,
obesity is sometimes a symptom of an underlying medical
problem and may not be successfully addressed until any medical issues are dealt
with.
The truth is milk is brimming
with nutrients that the stomachs of some kitties
just can't tolerate, thus causing
problems such as diarrhea and
obesity.
So many dogs today suffer from
obesity, allergies, digestive issues and other health
problems, and
just like
with people, the foods we eat have a direct impact on the way we feel, and how healthy we are.
It is not
just obesity we are concerned
with - although that is certainly a
problem.
And
just like
with people,
obesity is linked to health
problems in dogs.
I don't know if
obesity is a «wicked»
problem, as Mike Hulme and others have used this term, but it is a daunting
problem that we will have to deal
with for a long time, and it is a worldwide
problem, not
just an American one.