How to save your pet from Obesity?
Obesity is a blazing concern for many Australian pet lovers. According to a report, almost 40% of Australian pets were found to be overweight. Another study had revealed that 42% of dogs and 33% of cats are either obese or overweight in Australia. These numbers are alarming. It is time that we wake up to the anomaly and develop a basic understanding of this nutritional disorder so that we can prevent our companions from accumulating those extra calories. WHAT IS OBESITY? Obesity is an abnormal bodyweight condition that occurs due to the excess fat buildup in your pet’s body. This happens when your pet intakes more calories than what it requires for its daily activities. In simple words, when your pet is consistently eating more than what it should be, it results in the accumulation of fat. HOW CAN I SAY IF MY PET IS OBESE? Excess body weight and extra fat have a tendency to go together, and it is worth knowing that the most overweight dogs have extra body fat. You can determine your pe...