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PET OBESITY and being overweight
Obesity as commonly perceived is not
just a problem with human beings. It is prevalent in
animals, both wild and pet.. In case of animals it is
mostly found in pets. According to a recent research
it has been found that about 25% of the pets are obese
or overweight. The study and percentages indicate that
the problem has reached proportions where it cannot
be ignored.
A pet’s weight cannot be evaluated
by just measuring the weight. It is more appropriate
to observe the physical condition of the pet by comparing
it with one of its own breed or species. The overall
appearance of the pet is of prime importance since the
ideal weight is very varied in case of pets or for that
matter in all animals, in judging the obesity factor.
A scale of body condition scores is used in observation
of physical condition of a pet. The body condition score
is normally between 5 and 9, and a score of 7 is optimal
or ideal. This score is assigned after observing a pets
build, fat coverage on rib cage and the waist. Other
factors that influence this score are sex, breed, age
and life style.
Some observations that can help in your
own assessment of your pet are suggested. The ribs should
not be visible to the eye but should be easily felt
without pressing. The stomach or the abdominal area
should be tucked in. These simple tests or feels can
be reviewed at home if the owner can objectively record
the same. A veterinarian would be required for advice
if you find that your pet does not possess the much
sought after hour-glass physique. The owner should have
a good reference point to infer the results from his
observations, i.e. he should have good knowledge and
information about the general physical appearance of
the species of his pet.
Obesity decreases the life span of your
pet, and an overweight pet is generally not healthy.
Obesity may lead to diabetes, arthritis, heart complications,
endocrinal diseases and bad joints. The medication for
these conditions is also seriously compromised due to
underlying obesity factors and age.
You pet is overweight because of the
simple reason that it has more to eat and not enough
exercise. The over feeding trend arises from the owners
special way of showing love and care to their pets It
is very important to keep tabs on the feeding habits
of your pet. Many pet food packs carry a dosage level
instruction, but it cannot be really depended upon.
It is the owner who has to decide how much feed the
pet since a lot of other factors like life style, exercise,
activities, age etc. Most animals tend to overeat given
the opportunity, curbing it is the owner’s responsibility.
Taking advice from a veterinarian in regard to determining
the pets ideal weight, creating a weight loss and maintenance
plan, would be a good start.
Keeping a Dog Tick-Free
Dogs and in general all
pets tend to spend more of their summer time outdoors.
In case of dogs, it is very important to be careful
about parasites, bugs and micro organisms that can harm
them while they get their whiff of fresh air. Precautions
are necessary to keep these dangers away. One of these
pests that can cause a lot of nuisance and damage are
the ticks since they carry diseases. Avoiding the ticks
is of prime importance than curing at a later stage.
Ticks tend to stick to warmer temperatures, CO2 and
movement. Ticks do not transmit through the air. Their
motion is limited to crawling. They transmit themselves
by climbing up taller structures or plants and drop
onto any living and moving human or animal. The danger
of diseases or kinds of diseases transmitted by ticks
depends upon the country and culture, therefore the
cure of after effects of ticks and ticks itself varies
from country to country. The danger of having ticks
on your dogs body begins once the tick bites. The bite
itself is painless and unfeeling but the place of bite
might get infected in no time. Consulting a veterinarian
is advisable for treatment which normally involves oral
antibiotics. If your pet dog is diseased due to a tick
bite, there is a risk of infection spreading due to
your dog salivation on or biting another pet. The most
popular disease spread by a tick bite is the lyme disease
but not the only one.The best
way to avoid ticks is to avoid walking your dog in the
midst of vegetation during tick season. Always keep
the vegetation around your house trimmed. Certain preventive
medication products are also available. More information
can be gathered from your veterinarian about suitability
of these to your dog in respect to age and area. Do
not use medications without consulting and proper instructions
must be followed in using this kind of medication. Please
remember that these medications are suited for a single
class of pets only, meaning that tick prevention medication
for dogs is for dogs only and should not be used on
cats or any other pets.
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Removing Ticks
When your dog comes back from outdoors make sure to
check him carefully for ticks. They are normally found
in warm areas, under the arms, in the ears, between
the toes and in the folds of the skin. If you find any,
remove them safely. Do not touch the tick, use a alcohol
swab, then pull it up slowly with tweezers. Make sure
not to leave any parts of the tick sticking to your
dog. If you are unsuccessful contact your vet.
