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Is your pet overweight? It is important to understand and diagnose pet obesity, in order to prolong the life of your beloved pet. Too much weight puts pressure onto the pet’s body frame, causing the body to age faster - decreasing the lifespan of the pet. Overweight pets can be at high risk of many serious health problems including arthritis, fatigue, diabetes, heat intolerance, and other digestive, cardiovascular, and musculoskeletal disorders.
It is important to monitor your pet’s weight, in order to ensure that they are staying healthy and not gaining (or losing!) weight too rapidly. In addition to numbers on the scale, a healthy weight can be recognized by viewing and feeling areas of your pet. Here are some places to examine for weight gain: When you look at your pet from the side, the belly should not hang low. It should curve slightly upward from the ribcage. Additionally, when you view your pet from the top, you should be able to see a slight waist behind the ribs. If you run your hand over your pets pelvic area, you should be able to feel the bones protruding slightly. The same can be said for the spine and ribs - however if the ribs are extremely visible your pet may be underweight - which can also pose serious health risks.
The most basic way of helping your pet to avoid obesity is to ensure that they do not get too much food and too little exercises. Check the nutritional information of the food you feed your pet - if your pet seems to be gaining weight, look for a low-calorie food with good nutritious ingredients. Keep your pet on a consistent feeding schedule, and monitor portions. Consult your veterinarian about the proper portion size for your pet. Furthermore, do not feed your animal table scraps. Many people foods are high in fat, hard to digest, or potentially toxic to your pet. It is in the best interest of your animal’s health to avoid feeding him or her non-pet food altogether.
Schedule a play or walk time for your animal. Finding time for an extra walk or an extra game of fetch can help your pet to get the exercise they need.
If all of the above information does not prevent your pet from gaining weight, or if your pet is already overweight, seek help from your veterinarian. Your vet can help you to create a diet and exercise plan specific to your pet and his or her needs.
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