Some of the fastest growing businesses include small pet hospitals, veterinarians, pet motels, and pet cemeteries, and for good reason.
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes their size can be a little unwieldy.
That’s why we’re marking October 11 as National Pet Obesity Day to remind people to keep their pets healthy.
If your dog starts to plump up a little, you’ll know it’s time to do a few things.
More walks, less table debris, and maybe even extra veterinary visits to make sure they’re still healthy.
Round rovers may be a cute and funny sight, but the extra layer of love can have some serious consequences.
Thanks to National Pet Obesity Day, we can now learn more about this issue in our beloved pets.
Humans have been domesticating animals for hundreds of years, but it’s only recently that the number of plus-size pets has increased so rapidly.
We can’t say no to our loved ones when it comes to food, but it’s important to be disciplined for the safety and well-being of our loved ones.
It starts with recognizing that there is a problem. Pet owners have a hard time dealing with obesity because they think their obese dog or cat is normal weight.
No one wants to think that their pet is fat. Overcoming rejection is our first battle.
Additionally, if your dog or cat becomes overweight, you don’t have to worry as much about their weight or expanding waistline.
Currently, more than half of all domestic dogs and cats are clinically overweight, meaning their body condition score is greater than 4.
This equates to approximately 49 million dogs and more than 50 million cats that are slightly larger than their cousins.
This can lead to serious health problems for these animals, including diabetes, arthritis, reduced life expectancy, high blood pressure, and cancer.
Not only is it hard on your pet, it’s hard on you to look after yourself, not to mention that these conditions can quickly become very expensive.
The good news is, thanks to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), you can easily prevent obesity in your pet with a few careful steps.
