Overweight pets a Serious Problem
Are your pet overweight?
Overweight is as common between pets as it is between people. It is widespread in animals, both in the wild and in cats and dogs.. In case of animals it is mostly found in pets. According to a recent research it has been found that about 25% of the pets are obese or overweight. This study and the percentage, indicate that the problem have reached proportions where it cannot be overlooked.
A pet’s weight cannot be evaluated by just measuring the weight. It is more appropriate to observe the physical condition of the pet by comparing it with one of its own breed or species. The overall appearance of the pet is of prime importance since the ideal weight is very varied in case of pets or for that matter in all animals, in judging the obesity factor.
A scale of body condition scores is used in observation of physical condition of a pet. The body condition score is normally between 5 and 9, and a score of 7 is optimal or ideal. This score is assigned after observing a pets build, fat coverage on rib cage and the waist. Other factors that influence this score are sex, breed, age and life style.
Some observations that can help in your own assessment of your pet are suggested. The ribs should not be visible to the eye but should be easily felt without pressing. The stomach or the abdominal area should be tucked in. These simple tests or feels can be reviewed at home if the owner can objectively record the same. 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 overweight 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 overweight because of the simple reason that it has to much to eat, wrong food and not enough exercise. The over feeding trend arises from the owners special way of showing love and care to their pets. But, feeding the pet with ordinary pet food will make him overweight because of the composition of the pet food. Producers have added sugar to the pet food to make the product more attractive. There is no reason that sugar should be added to pet food. If you want a breakdown of the components that is added to your pets dog or cat food you can go to this site: dogfoodproject.com.
To get really healthy food for your dog and you want natural quick results and lasting solutions you should pay http://www.barfworld.com a visit. The Barf diet contains healthier dog food without grains and with no chemicals additives and artificial food coloring.This will add years to your dogs age. Did you know that most dogs only live for ten years, take or leave a few years for different races. You can prolong the life of the dog if you feed the dog with its natural food. Which is not grain and sugar. If you want to make your pet food yourself, i suggest that you take a serious look at this site: A Complete Guide to Raw Food. Give your pet the best treatment and do not save on dog food with feeding your pet low quality dog food. It may cost you more in the long run, vet bills do not come cheap these days.
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