Killing Them With Kindness?

Is your pet overweight? It seems a large percentage of domestic pets are suffering from a myriad of illnesses due solely to poor diets and overweight. We have dealt with it ourselves in having to control our cat's grazing habits by only placing the dry food dish down a few hours a day. This seemed unfair to the other cats at first until we realized they would all benefit in the end. According to The Morris Foundation there has been an alarming rise in the trend for overweight domestic pets. This is more than a cosmetic problem. Obesity in pets can bring on Heart disease, diabetes, reduced life span, cancer and digestive disorders to name a few. Also increased vet bills to treat the ailments. Pets should not be fed table food, and treats should be considered as a meal addition and monitored. Work with your pet's veterinarian to maintain a healthy weight for your pet. Diet and exercise play an important role in your pet's health, and your peace of mind. For more information there is an interesting article by Elizabeth Devitt, DVM at http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/animal-lovers/animal-news/#.UO75GYnjlQY