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Obesity in pets is becoming a real concern. Not only does it shorten pets’
lives, it also dramatically increases health risks. Diabetes, heart
disease and joint ailments are among the obesity-related concerns for
pets. Data released by Veterinary Pet Insurance of Brea, Calif.,
indicated that in 2006, seven percent of all medical claims were related
to pet obesity. The company reports 25 to 40 percent of pets in America,
compared to up to 60 percent of American adults, are overweight with
obesity being defined as 10 to 15 percent more than ideal body weight
for their specific breed.
“At Petland, we counsel pet owners to avoid
table scraps, to offer nutritional pet foods in monitored portions, and
to get out and exercise a bit with their best friends,”
said Washburn.
Petland partners with a number of makers of high-quality pet foods,
including Hill’s Pet Nutrition –
Science Diet, IAMS and Nutro.
“Nutro Pet Products has several obesity
prevention foods for dogs, and while Nutro’s
daily dietary offerings aren’t strict like
the popular Atkins Diet, their weight management foods contain fewer
calories and fat while offering optimum protein,”
said Washburn.
Helpful foods & portion control
For cats, Hill’s offers a low-carbohydrate,
high-protein prescription diet, to manage metabolism and diabetes, as
well as a low-calorie, high-fiber formula.
Tips to help an overweight pet
Petland offers these tips for pet owners who want to improve their pet’s
health by losing weight:
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Use interactive, pet-safe toys to interact with your pet.
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Give love, not food, to your overweight pet.
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Greasy and fatty leftovers can overwhelm the pancreas and lead to a
serious condition called pancreatitis, which may require lengthy
hospitalization.
Contacts
Petland, Inc.
Julie Washburn, 740-775-2464
Public Relations
Coordinator
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Dr. Rosenberg is the owner, CEO & Chief of Staff at Veterinary Cancer Group.
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