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Pet Obesity is a BIG Problem (Contd)
A veterinarian would be required for advice if you find that your pet does not possess the
much sought after hour-glass physique. The owner should have a good reference point to infer the
results from his observations, i.e. he should have good knowledge and information about the
general physical appearance of the species of his pet.
Obesity decreases the life span of your pet, and an overweigt pet is generally not healthy.
Obesity may lead to diabetes, arthritis, heart complications, endocrinal diseases and bad joints.
The medication for these conditions is also seriously compromised due to underlying obesity
factors and age.
You pet is overweigt because of the simple reason that it has more to eat and not enough exercise.
The over feeding trend arises from the owners special way of showing love and care to their pets.
It is very important to keep tabs on the feeding habits of your pet. Many pet food packs carry a
dosage level instruction, but it cannot be really depended upon.
It is the owner who has to decide how much to feed the pet since a lot of other factors like
lifestyle, exercise, activities, age etc. are relevant. Most animals tend to overeat given
the opportunity, curbing it is the owner’s responsibility. Taking advice from a veterinarian
in regard to determining the pets ideal weigt, creating a weigt loss and maintenance plan,
would be a good start.
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