These days, most people are aware that obesity takes a severe toll on human health. But according to a recent report from Tufts University, many individuals fail to extend this awareness to their pets. The truth is that
pet obesity is a serious health threat that carries many of the same risk factors as human obesity. Overweight pets are more likely to develop diabetes, heart problems, joint problems and breathing issues, as well as reduced life expectancy. Therefore, in order to ensure a long and happy life for your pet, it is important to keep track of your animal’s weight, prevent excessive weight gain, and visit a local veterinary hospital for preventative health care and weight-loss management advice.
Lisa Freeman, a professor of clinical sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, tells
The Tufts Daily that pet obesity is more common and harmful – but also more curable – than people tend to realize. Obesity is, as she puts it, a health risk that veterinary professionals can “attack…from all sides.” Indeed, there are plenty of steps that pet owners can take at home and with help from a local veterinarian to help their pets lose weight and improve their health.
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