Definition Obesity (the storage of excess fat) is usually caused by excessive food intake and insufficient exercise. Estimates show that 40% to 50% of dogs are overweight and 25% of dogs are obese. Dogs can develop many obesity-related health problems. By examining your dog, veterinarians … [Read more...]
Health Implications Associated with Pet Obesity
Obesity is a huge problem in both pets and people (pun intended). According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), greater than 50 percent of pets in the United States are overweight or obese. That’s a remarkable percentage, which works out to approximately 89 million cats and … [Read more...]
Obesity in pets
According to research from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 58 percent of cats and 53 percent of dogs in the U.S. were overweight in 2014. Obesity in pets is a growing problem, and the repercussions are serious. The root of the problem Why are so many pets overweight? Experts … [Read more...]