The dangers and consequences of pet obesity

[alyssamarjorie]

change the way of pampering our pets if that obesity will be an issue for them, treat them as what we want for ourselves

[piperjonh]

very clever idea to share as always

[encobbeess]

hahaha yeah we are helping their body gained pounds for the idea that they would much look cuter & attractive

[arthurkhomics]

spoiling pets is somehow causing them to be obese

[wellnove]

you always come up to a great idea regarding pets, I would always love to hear more from you!

[latrellemanila]

I am not aware of this till my friend ask me to look at this video.. I guess have to bring my dog to veterenarians for check-up

[kristengalan]

love to have my pets on good condition that's why I am always giving much for them but im scared on what I hear with this regarding the dangers & consequences of pets obesity

[melissalympics]

is there's something wrong if my cat is fat, does it mean he is now on obese stage?

[curtjem]

maybe our own sedentary lifestyles also affecting the obesity of our pets, if we are living in some small place maybe our pets have no place to run or do things that can make them like exercising

[rwdvm]

That is an excellent point. Walking the dog is good for dog and dog owner alike.

[karenrista]

low carbohydrate diet is one thing best for our pets

[latrellpings]

time to spend with pets & giving them right food & some exercise for me is the best way to take care of them

[liquidcrystald]

If our pet is overweight we should be very concerned, it's sad to know that there are so many threats that this obesity gave to our pets

[halissef]

feeding pets with unhealthy scraps is the main point of this obesity and that's the point I guess!

[laruzaness]

should I make it on my own to decide what to do on my cat I guess now on obesity stage I mean what action to do or diet to give or should I still have the word from the vets?

[urmyonlyone1]

reduce the amount of food intake for them maybe can help those pets that are obese & having them much exercise or keep them on moving!

[amazingkathy]

thanks for this video, I really have to take my dog to the vets for check-up

[claudineparaiso]

hey doc is it true that healthy dogs and cats do not need to eat every day?

[greatucsonrer]

I dont want this thing happened to my dog. I dont want him to die in early age, but will I do!? I think he is obese already =(

[shakiralaniep]

@greatucsonrer hey If you suspect your dog is overweight take him to a vets office, that's the best thing to do pal

[rwdvm]

Good advice, your vet can assess the level of obesity and prescribe a weightloss program appropriate for you pet.

[thexfiles12]

This topic is good. I am so fond of seeing topics that really helps pet owners taking good care of their pets. More power Dr Roger!

[lastfortoday13]

why were my cats are different in body structure, some are fat & some are thin but they eat same array of commercially available pet foods

[shannenkamu]

is that real? 3:57?

[iamsleepy13]

I think obesity is exclusively caused by carbs being taken by our pets

[rwdvm]

You are correct in respect to feedin gthe WRONG kinds of carbs, like sinple carbs and enriched grains. However, dogs need, and cats seem to do better, with fibrous carb sources like vegetables. Heavy saturated fats are also not good in consideration of goow eight control.

[itsalready2]

cats are much more cuter when they are chubby hahaha

[wakeupraine]

let the pets have lots of exercise, this thing can easily lessen animals prone to obesity

[pharadoxofdomingo]

The only reason for the recent increase in pet obesity is that people feed them too much

[arpunksnotdead]

I need to know much more about this obesity for my dog, don't wanna let him take the risk & suffer

[whoamilou]

is it true that heart attack may also be the risk of being obese for our dogs?

[sherylbones]

Great topic canine dangers and consequences from obesity, I was confuse if it's really true, because all my life I am not aware of the this pet obesity. All I know I human's obesity hahaha

[pinkysprout]

guess I should watch my cat's diet from now on, I don't want him to suffer what mostly obese pets are suffering

[sussanjones]

what was the sign that my dog is in obesity stage?

[sussanjones]

what was the sign that my dog is in obesity stage?

[wellnove]

yes I guess pet owners feed cats & dogs unhealthy scraps that leads for their obesity

[mishastest10]

who is much more prone to this obesity, dogs or cats?

[rwdvm]

Both equally prone.

[lousnesse]

lolz People use to think of this debilitating illness & now with this topic, pets are also in deep shit about this obesity problem! Nice topic!

[jingstsha]

whooa obesity may develop more serious and costly complications just be cautious & give only what our pets really needs!

[cabusla76]

wow I love what's that Westie are having bacon, steak, potato chips, or even iced cream! hmmm yummy lols

[pulazoozo]

oh now I know that obesity is pets a world of secondary health problems

[makedshaph]

I feel good whenever I used to give my dog much more food & seeing his body fat & stiffed thought it was good for him but now I guess I'm wrong :(

[shostrievi]

what are the factors or diseases that may occur for our pets with regards of this obesity?

[rwdvm]

Degernative joint disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, breathing problems to name a few.

[gradyone]

haha did you call him a liar in person

[rwdvm]

No, I cannot do that. I just told him that with his incessant feeding the dog what he does, he ws literally loveing her to death!

[courtneymaybeline]

Wow I can't imagine whats going on in those mills

[rwdvm]

Believe me, you don't want to.

[MySmithe]

Wow that's insane, no more puppy sales?? crazy

[ashtonmoore001]

No, only in one small part of LA

[pertivoyme]

what was the ideal weight of dogs considering their height? do you have list doc?

[denessoct]

i thought of having a fat pet was cute and looks healthy for them

[braptiers]

yeah ryt. we should be aware about the pets nutrition overweight also affect their health like us human

[phaution96]

I've visited you blog and found lot of great video's there. Thumbs up for you Doc!

[feckersivi]

I guess without a savage owner, the pet will not have this kind of obesity

[ovessesed]

thyroid hormone replacement does it cost much?

[rearylin]

liposuction for dogs? is that even covered?

[amazingkarenstorey]

it should be if its life saving thing

[jlynnbabie]

cute doggy dictionary :)

[snotrato66]

hey another great post huh I am always waiting for your new topics

[resserequestas]

does liposuction can help this problem to an obese pet? hahaha

[rwdvm]

We actually perform liposuction in dogs, but not for obesity. We use liposuction for non-invasive removal of large lipomas (fatty tumors)

[kylekorber]

Doc, I have a question if a dog is having diabetes are they also caple of having heart failure?

[rwdvm]

Oh yes. I treat heart hfailure in both dogs and cats quite commonly.

[linkettering]

hey dr you are really helpful for us petowners thanks for the advice

[jonasandfish]

hypopthyroid may also be a cause of the obesity right what med can I give to my pet for that?

[rwdvm]

Thyroid hormone replacement. But, you would first have to have that disease confirmed by a vet through blood test.

[antinesses]

hey thanks for this post iam also a savage owner I didnt give my pet a proper diet. No I know

[lance88armstrong]

hmmm my dog also have this problem ebing overweight I think I should visit my vet now.

[arbojabar]

oh really I cant imagine that also pets can acquire such diseases because of their useless owner

[alibies56]

My friends cat is sooo fat, probably cause its so lazy it never moves lol

[reynoldsjanine]

DONT EAT MEAT!