Your Pet’s Health: The Battle of the Bulge

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Indexed  January 1, 2012

The fact that a dog or cat is chubby does not necessarily mean that he/she is happy. Unfortunately, just like with humans, obesity in dogs and cats can be a serious health risk and often leads to depression. Many different things can be to blame for pet obesity but two of the biggest are overeating and lack of exercise. A medium size dog can be a few pounds over his/her ideal weight and not be a cause for concern. On the other hand, if a dog is fifteen percent over their ideal weight; you might want to start taking steps to correct this. The more calories your pet takes in the shorter their life will be. Yes, vitamins and minerals are important, but the single biggest decider of lifespan is still caloric intake. Obese ...   See the complete post here