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Is your pet overweight or obese?

Different researches from various parts of the world have estimated that between 22 - 44% dogs are overweight or obese and these stats are almost identical for cats. Obesity is a syndrome that can be defined as a surplus of body fat that is enough to harm health, wellbeing and quality of life. Obesity is an extremely severe wellbeing problem in pets because it affects millions of animals – not just in the UK but around the world – and causes a lot unnecessary suffering including extreme disability.

Are some pets more likely to be overweight?

There are various factors that make it more expected that a pet will be obese. Factors are:

Breed – Certain breeds have a higher risk of becoming obese/overweight than others.

Age – With age, the risk of obesity tends to increase.

 Neuter Status – Compared to entire dogs/cats, neutered dogs/cats of either gender are more prone to be obese.

Sex – With the exception of age, obesity has also been reported to more common in female pets than in males.

Owner – Different researches suggest that dogs owned by obese owners are more likely to be obese.

Risks associated with Obesity

Obesity can reduce the length and quality of pet’s life. It can cause serious health issues or make existing problems worse.  Some examples of potentially serious medical conditions linked with obesity in pets include:

Diabetes Mellitus

Orthopaedic Disease

Heart Disease

Respiratory Distress

High Blood Pressure

  Skin Diseases

Cancers

Want to prevent your pet from becoming obese?

If you want to prevent your dog or cat from becoming obese, there are few simple checks you can perform which, if carried out regularly, can help your pet.

Make sure you can see and feel the outline of your pet’s ribs without excess fat cover.

 When viewed over, you should be able to see and feel your pet’s waist clearly.

Your pet’s belly must be tucked up when viewed from the side.

Please always consult your vet, if your pet doesn’t meet above requirements or if you are in doubts about your pet’s weight.