What is the harm of a little extra weight?
September 19th, 2008 by Dr. Donna SpectorAn extra 3 pounds on a 10 pound cat are equivalent to an extra 38 pounds on a 125 pound woman!
An extra 5 pounds on a 30 pound dog are equivalent to an extra 21 pounds on a 125 pound woman!
Sounds more alarming, doesn’t it?
Many pet owners don’t realize their pets are overweight or they are not terribly concerned by “a few extra pounds” on their pet. It is for these reasons that nearly 35% of pets in the United States are overweight.
Extra weight and pet obesity present real health risks to pets—increased incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, and even shortened life expectancy. These things are preventable by maintaining a healthy weight in your pet. It is important to feed your pet a high quality natural pet food, increase your pet’s physical activity and work with your veterinarian to help your pet reach their ideal body weight. Your pet will thank you for it!
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September 25th, 2008 at 7:17 am
My Cattle Dog, Necron is always wanting food. I know this because she is opens the pantry door and barks at me. She is fed in the morning, and at 5:00pm. She is over weight. Her constant begging really wears on me. How can she feel full longer and be more content?