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New Year’s Resolutions Include Shedding Pet Obesity

December 31, 2016 by Goldorado Animal Hospital Team

In the United States alone, an estimated 43.8 million dogs and 55 million cats are overweight or obese – yes, that’s a lot of fat cats! Even though we bipeds have our own weight issues, pets are quickly catching up to us on the scales. Pet obesity is a major epidemic that affects every age, breed, and locality. Common consequences of pet obesity include:

Heat intolerance
Osteoarthritis
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Breathing problems
Ligament injuries
Kidney disease
Many types of cancer
Decreased life expectancy (up to 2.5 years)

Regardless of where your pet is on the scales, our Goldorado team is here to help! Here are our best strategies for addressing obesity in pets: Read the rest of this entry »

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