Pet Weight

The global prevalence of obesity is higher in older pets, reaching approximately 50% of the total pet population across all age groups. New research from the American Society for Microbiology shows that probiotics can reshape the gut…
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Who can resist the appeals for treats and table scraps made by those puppy eyes? But, say veterinarians, this leads to obesity in pet dogs. If your canine baby has a begging habit, use automated feeders set to dispense food four to six…
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According to research published in the ‘American Journal of Public Health’, people who have dogs have as much as 77% higher odds of getting enough physical activity as compared with those who don’t have dogs. Swimming is an excellent,…
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Cat owners want their pets to be happy, but providing an abundance of food and snacks can have unintended consequences. A new study from the University of Illinois looked at what happens in the digestive system and gut microbiota when cats…
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Check with your vet to find the best food based on your dog’s age, size, activity level, and any particular health needs. While choosing a dog food, read the ingredient list, keeping in mind that ingredients are listed in order of quantity.…
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Free-feeding means making food available to your dog at all times and your pet can eat whenever they choose. It’s a bad idea because you can’t manage their nutritional intake. They will start overeating even out of boredom, which can lead…
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If your pet expects food and treats at any and every time of the day and follows you into the kitchen or to the dining area, you need to train them better at respecting boundaries. Set up a baby gate barrier at the kitchen doorway. Tell…
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To take steps to help your companion maintain a healthy weight you must recognise the signs of their obesity. Signs include an increase in body mass an increased appetite difficulty exercising due to shortness of breath…
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Diabetes in dogs is caused by obesity. When your pet dog is obese, their pancreas have to work harder to produce insulin, which can lead to diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes in dogs include increased thirst, urination, and appetite. If your…
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One way to measure if you cat is fat is by gauging the fat coverage over the ribs. Veterinary experts have a simple trick: Compare your cat’s ribs to the knuckles of your hand. Hold one hand out, palm facing down, and run the fingers of…
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