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With obesity in pets on the rise, it is important for pet owners to factor in not only their dog's food, but also treats and table food,» Freeman added.
Cancer may not be the most common disease associated with obesity, but it can lead to cancers affecting the breast and bladder, which have been associated
with obesity in pets.
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With obesity in pets on the rise, it is important for pet owners to factor in not only their dog's food, but also treats,» says researcher Lisa Freeman, a professor of nutrition at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in a statement about the study, which was published in the January 2013 issue of the Canadian Veterinary Journal.
Not exact matches
With most modern pet foods being highly processed, particularly with corn gluten, pets are also seeing upticks in issues such as obesity and diabe
With most modern
pet foods being highly processed, particularly
with corn gluten, pets are also seeing upticks in issues such as obesity and diabe
with corn gluten,
pets are also seeing upticks
in issues such as
obesity and diabetes.
I've brought out the big guns today
with Dr.
Peter Lemon who's professor at the school of Kinesiology at Western Univeristy here
in Ontario to talk about nutrition for exercise along
with intermittent fasting and causes of
obesity.
With pet obesity on the rise, consumers are looking for natural treats that are low
in fat and calories, as well as offer healthy benefits.
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 and lack of weight management
in your
pet's life can cause havoc
with their immune systems and make them prone to disease, virus and illness.
So why are we seeing an accelerated rise
in allergies,
obesity, cancer, epilepsy, diabetes, and arthritis
in our
pets along
with a never - ending list of new maladies?
In an era where cardiovascular disease and obesity are on the rise in both people and their pets, it is clear that exercising with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercis
In an era where cardiovascular disease and
obesity are on the rise
in both people and their pets, it is clear that exercising with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercis
in both people and their
pets, it is clear that exercising
with dogs can benefit humans and animals alike... and I don't know that many dogs who are not willing to go for a walk (but be sure that you talk to your veterinarian before increasing your
pet's exercise — because some dogs may not benefit from increased exercise)
Along
with creating interest
in new anti-
obesity drugs, it's prompting interest
in diet
pet food.
Obesity in pets has numerous health issues associated
with it that go beyond CrCLD.
With notable topics including genetic discoveries
in veterinary medicine, curbing
pet obesity and rituals and memorials after a
pet's death, Thornton's work has won multiple awards, including the 2006 Winn Feline Foundation Media Appreciation Award.
Owners of labs and retrievers also need to know that the age at which they are spayed and neutered is important, if the
pet reaches sexual maturity before being fixed this will help later
in life
with obesity or weight gain.
Obesity is an extremely common problem
in pets and, as
with humans, can be detrimental to the health of a dog or cat.
As
with humans, excess sugar consumption leads to
obesity and diabetes
in your
pet.
A new
Pet Food Manufacturers» Association report has warned that
with a rise
in obesity - related claims, some
pet insurance firms are considering cutting payouts for fat
pets.
With an increase
in canine
obesity rates,
pet owners are
in search for healthy alternatives to prepackaged dog treats.
Obesity of course is a major cause of this disease
in both cats and humans and
with the reported decline
in pet visits to the vet, the condition goes undiagnosed.
Pet ownership has significant health benefits socially and relating to health,
in particular
with allergies,
obesity and cardiovascular disease, so there are definitely benefits of
pet ownership for families.
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.
It's starting to show
with Australia seeing an epidemic
in pet obesity with over 41 % of dogs and 33 % of cats tipping the scales over their ideal weight.
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.
Obesity is an extremely common problem
in pets and, as
with humans, can be detrimental to the health of a cat.
US
pet obesity rates continued to increase
in 2012
with the number of overweight cats reaching an all time high.
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 -LSB-...]
Obesity in pets should be treated
with a combination of change
in diet and activity level of the animal.
However, as a
pet sitting service provider (as well as client), I would strongly urge AHNA's first Hospital Director, Kathryn Humphries, to show boldness and genuine engagement
with animals by pioneering the recruitment of veterinary nutritionists and allergists to AHNA's team:
Obesity and allergies are huge and primary quality - of - life issues that continue to plague
pet parents, yet vet clinics like AHNA treat these problems as secondary
in importance, thus diminishing the impact and function they play
in the lives of our animal companions.
We agree that maintaining healthy weight
in important for
pet health;
in addition to addressing
obesity in the exam room as we would
with any other health concern, we strive to increase awareness by covering topics like diet,
obesity, weight management, ideas for increasing exercise, weight loss, and low calorie treats
in our online blog.
Obesity in pets has similar repercussions as
with humans.
Causes of
Obesity in Dogs
Obesity is an extremely common problem
in pets and, as
with humans, it can be detrimental to the health of a dog.
That is NOT to say that grain based cellulose is not used
in dog food, it is,
in obesity management food (prescription diets) where the idea is to give your
pet food that is filling but less digestible and bio-available which helps
with weight loss.
Obesity is the leading cause of arthritis
in our
pets and can be prevented
with regular exercise and a well balanced diet as recommended by your veterinarian.
With the increasing rates of
obesity in our
pets in the United States, feline diabetes rates are also increasing.
Many of the treats available
in pet stores are highly processed and loaded
with starch that can cause
obesity or digestive problems.
Most avian veterinarians believe that
obesity is the number - one health problem
in pet birds,
with some saying that 50 percent of their avian patients are overweight.
Obesity is another problem cropping up
with greater frequency, says Oscar E. Tenorio, product line manager for PureLife 4Pets, a
pet supplement manufacturer headquartered
in Weston, Fla..
Thomas says this is especially the case now since,
in an effort to combat
pet obesity, more folks are hitting the sidewalks, streets and trails
with their dogs — a trend she credits
with the increased demand for harnesses the company is experiencing.
Veterinarian Michael Fox claims, «
Obesity and dental problems are associated
with highly processed manufactured
pet foods, especially those high
in cereals.»
With these staggering statistics, it is more important than ever to focus on
pet obesity, how to prevent it, and how to help your
pet lose weight if he is
in the overweight or obese category.
we'll provide you
with the information you need to getter better understanding of your dog's daily feeding guidelines as well as tips and insight
in to the common mistakes dog owners make when feeding their
pets - which is part of the reason why so many dogs are now suffering
with obesity and its subsequent by - products such as canine arthritis, canine diabetes and other such nasty canine conditions.
Obesity in pets has been associated
with diabetes, pancreatitis, hyperlipidemia (high fat levels
in the blood), joint disease, skin disease and even a shorter lifespan.