Risk Factors for Obesity in Dogs and Cats:
- Osteoarthritis
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Respiratory disease
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Cranial cruciate ligament injury
- Back strain
Pet Weight Check:
Your pet is at a healthy weight when…
- Ribs are easily felt
- Tucked abdomen – no sagging stomach
- Hour glass shape waist when viewed from above
Your pet is overweight if…
- Difficult to feel ribs under fat
- Sagging stomach – you can grab a handful of skin (fat)
- Broad, flat back
- No waist
The Art of Change:
Healthy living…
- Diet change, reduce calories, and reduce treats
- Creative exercise indoor and outdoors
- Rechecks and weigh-ins
- Increase mobility and playfulness
Project Pet Slim Down:
Did you know…
90 pound female Labrador retriever is equal to a 186 pound 5’4” female or 217 pound 5’9” male.
Every excess pound on a female Lab is equal to 4 to5 pounds on a 5’4” female or 5’9” male.
15 pound average DSH/DMH/DLH cat is equal to a 218 pound 5’4” female or 254 pound 5’9” male.
Every excess pound on an average DSH/DMH/DLH cat is equal to 14 to 15 pounds on a 5’4” female or 17 pounds on a 5’9” male.
15 pound average DSH/DMH/DLH cat is equal to a 218 pound 5’4” female or 237 pound 5’9”.
105 pound male Golden retriever is equal to a 4 to 5 pounds on a 5’4” female or 5’9” male.
12 pound Pomeranian is equal to a 249 pound 5’4” female or 290 pound 5’9” male.
Every excess pound on a Pomeranian is equal to 21 to 21 pounds on a 5’4” female or 24 to 25 pounds on a 5’9” male.
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