Ever wondered why your pet dogs or cats have an increased tendency to be overweight and obese? Some risk factors have been identified to influence the weight of your pets, why they lean towards a heavier frame. Listed below are some of the risk factors:
Breed Matters
One unmodifiable risk factor for some pets is their breed. Some breeds are just more predisposed than others to be overweight. If you have a rottweiler, a dachshund, a labrador retriever, or a cocker spaniel, then these are breeds you’d expect to grow overweight. Not excluded in the list of heavyweight breeds are the so-called “moggies” or mixed breeds.
Owner is Overweight
There’s a good chance that your dog might be overweight because you have exceeded normal weight limits. A strong association between owners being overweight and overweight dogs has been established in some studies. Any sign of illness should require an appointment with your animal hospital Rockville, MD immediately
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