Is Your Pet Obese?

[ashley ross]

JUST how much pet food should you be serving your pet dog or pet cat?
As pet owners, we tend to make the mistake of overfeeding our furry
friends because we feel guilty for not being able to spend a lot of
time with them. Such practice is definitely not healthy.
Why? Because overfeeding your pet poses health risks - including
arthritis, respiratory problems, heart complications and a greatly
shortened life span. As with human beings, obesity leads to illnesses
that don't manifest until the later years.
Since you see your pet everyday, it can be hard to tell the difference
if he's already putting on extra flab. A simple test for obesity would
be for you to lightly run your hands over your pet. If you can't feel
his ribs or backbone when you do this, it's highly likely that your
pet is overweight.
It's hard to say no to the pleading eyes of an adoring pet begging for
more pet food. When this happens, keep in mind the suffering you and
your pet will have endure when he falls prey to obesity-related
illnesses....

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