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Obesity in American society is not a secret. It’s a constant battle that is in the news often. Children and adults alike have problems with weight and exercise. However, does anyone ever consider the problem of obesity in your beloved pets? 17 million dogs are obese according to veterinarian standards. While these chubby little animals may seem cute and cuddly, they have drastic health problems. This obesity can leave them at risk for a multitude of diseases and an early death.

Arthritis, heart and breathing problems are just a few of the big problems associated with fat dogs and cats. In addition, the immune system of an obese animal is extremely compromised. They have more risk of diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

The causes of pet obesity are simple: poor dietary habits and lack of exercise. Certain breeds have a higher risk of being overweight. Owners of labs, pugs and Boston terriers have to really watch their weight. If your dog likes to snack, ice, plain popcorn and carrots are good low fat options to keep them satisfied between meals. Dog snacks are loaded with fat and sugar and very high in calorie. Often special diet animal food can help animals cut calories and lose weight also. It is important to access how often and how much your pet is eating too. Even if they are eating “diet” dog food, if they are having too much and too often they will still get too many calories. Ideally, dogs and cats should be fed at least twice a day for digestion and bowel functions. Fighting weight by cutting calories is only half the battle. Exercise is also a huge part of the solution in helping your pet lose weight.

As with starting any human exercise routine, you would consider age and general fitness. The same is true for dogs. Young dogs are active, but it is important not to push them too hard. They are still growing and exercising too much might be detrimental to their health and growth. Older dogs need to start out exercising slow and for short periods of time until you can determine the correct level of activity for them. It is also necessary to consider the dog’s breed to better understand what they are capable of. Dogs that are bred for work or sport need a greater amount of exercise to maintain health and emotional well being. Smaller breeds with short legs will not be capable of certain activities, such as running, for long periods of time. It is best to start out with a walking routine. All that is required is a good leash and your time. You can add more time each day until you decide just how long your dog will be able to go without tiring. If you would like to, you can move on to jogging once you have a good idea of how much walking your pup can do. Other exercise activities include fetch, Frisbee play, swimming and bike riding.

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Pets are some of the most amazing creatures on earth. Over the history of civilization, people have used pets for a myriad of different reasons. They are great additions to the family, they can cheer a person up and they can even fill a void that may be in a person’s life. Fortunately, there are quite a few different pets that are available to anyone who may seek them. With all of the pet options available, people generally make the choice to add a dog into their lives. This is a fantastic decision, but then it comes to one of the biggest debates the pet world has ever known: “should I buy a dog or should I adopt one?”

This debate has been raging for quite a long time and has many people up in arms. When it comes to many animal lovers, they usually say that it is a better idea to adopt. While this may not be what many people want to hear, this is simply the best choice. There are very many animals that have been abandoned and they do not particularly have any place to go. This means that they are put into shelters and are waiting for people to discover them and take them to their homes.

This is becoming more and more popular with all of the commercials that people are starting to see where they show some adorable animals really in need. Animals are in need because there are many shelters that are overcrowded, and they are filling up at an alarming rate. Because of this reason, there is simply no place for these animals to go. This creates the need for people to take these animals from the shelter and care for them in their homes.

Fortunately, most of these animals are just as good as getting one from a breeder or pet store. They usually have been abandoned for no real reason, and they make great companions in the home. Generally, the adopted animal is pretty friendly and they love people just as much as that cute puppy does.

One worthwhile thing to note is the fact that they may not be puppies, and they may be a little rough around the edges. One thing that they do not lack is love and people usually find that they love their adopted pet more than the pet that they would have bought. On top of this fact, a prospective dog owner can take pride in knowing that they saved an animal’s life and provided it with the care that it deserves. This is something that many other dog owners cannot say, as the perfectly groomed puppy will always find a home, while the older pet may not.

Adopting a pet is a very responsible thing for anyone to do, and people who do will tell a person that it is one of the best things that they can say that they have done. If a person wants to make a change, they should seriously consider adopting their next pet.

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