Posts Tagged “Pet Obesity”
by Sloan McKinney As a rescue organization, we see so many sad and unfortunate cases of animal cruelty, often from neglect, malnutrition and many other forms of avoidance. But sometimes the best of intentions lead to other forms of health problems when it comes to overfeeding or not exercising our pets properly once they find…
Vet Innovations, Inc. to introduce innovative portion and access-control technology. BURLINGTON, Conn., /PRNewswire/ — Vet Innovations, Inc. announced that it will introduce PortionPro Rx(TM) to veterinarians at the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida, from February 4 to 8, 2017. This unique prescribed solution features proprietary portion…
Pet Owners Nationwide Can Join The Pet Fit Challenge In Preparation For National Pet Obesity Day New York, NY – September 17, 2015 – Obesity among our pets is often overlooked. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs and 55% of cats in the US are obese or overweight. September 24th kicks off…
Fruitables® Supplements and Treats Please Pets and Promote Good Health DALLAS – The humble pumpkin is finally taking its rightful place as a healthful dietary supplement for pets! In recent years, this fruit and vegetable – that’s right, it’s a flowering, seeded plant in botany and a vegetable in culinary terms – has risen to “superfood” status. Pumpkin…
Obesity is defined by an excess of body fat. Pets that are over fed, lack the ability to exercise, or that have a tendency to retain weight are the most at risk for becoming obese. Obesity can cause serious health problems such as shorter lifespan, even with only moderate cases of weight gain. Areas of…
April 12, 2013-RedOrbit.com In a new paper on pet obesity in the Journal of Animal Science, University of Illinois professor of animal and nutritional sciences Kelly Swanson and his colleagues describe how nutrients and biological compounds in foods can affect gene expression in animals. Their field, called nutrigenomics, offers new insights into the why and…
Dr. Ernie Ward has spent his entire career practicing, writing about, lecturing on and encouraging better care for dogs and cats to earn the title as “America’s Pet Advocate.” Whether he’s discussing the dangers of obesity, how to perform a physical examination, dealing with behavioral issues, answering pet owner’s questions about surgery or how to provide better…