Three hidden costs of animal obesity
Today, Royal Canin® shares with us some helpful information about three hidden costs of animal obesity. Read to learn more!
1.Reduced lifespan: Studies reveal that dogs and cats with excess weight may live shorter lives
2.Reduced longterm health: Obesity is a gateway to associated diseases and conditions
- Skin disease
- Inflammation
- Respiratory dysfunction
- Diabetes
- Joint disease
- Metabolic disorders
- Heart disease
- Tumours
- Urinary disease
3.A lifetime of extra expenses: Owners of obese pets spent more on average than owners of healthy weight pets, for example
- Dog owners spent
- + 17% more on healthcare costs
- + 25% more on medications
- Cat owners spent
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- + 36% more on diagnostic procedures
- + 53% more on surgical services
Learn more about encouraging healthy habits for a healthy weight, here!