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So, you are wondering if yuur pet is over-weight? How do you know, what are the signs and what can you do about it? Symptoms of an overweight pet Look out for the following signs of obesity:
Obesity is the most common form of malnutrition in pets and increases their risk of developing a whole range of health problems, including heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and cancer. The disease has recently been declared the biggest health problem amongst British canines. And South African pets are following suit. Over-feeding and under-exercising are the main causes of pet obesity. An excess calorie intake of one percent is enough to produce pet obesity by middle age. Get going If your pet really is your best friend and you want it to live a long and happy life, feed it the right amount of healthy food and take it for regular walks, which will help to beat the bulge. Your local vet can also give your pet a weight check as well as advise you on how to put your pet on a weight management programme. |
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