Overweight Dogs

OBESITY

Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve of mammals, which is stored in fat tissue, is expanded far beyond usual levels to the point where it impairs health. Obesity in wild animals is relatively rare, but it is common in domestic animals like pigs and household pets who may be overfed and under-exercised. While cultural and scientific definitions of obesity are subject to change, it is accepted that excessive body weight predisposes the body to various forms of disease, particularly cardiovascular disease. Interventions, such as weight loss and medication, are frequently recommended to reduce this risk, and many pet owners undertake weight loss regimens for their pets' health as well as for aesthetic reasons.  Our rehabilitation center will tailor a weight loss program that may include: dietary counseling, pharmacological management, and physical conditioning such as underwater treadmill exercises.