Obesity can shorten a pet’s lifespan In a study based on the lifespan of dogs, researchers found that feeding dogs 25 percent fewer normal calories could extend their lifespan by two years. Even more surprising: feeding less can expose dogs to fewer illnesses, and these experimental dogs had a very low probability of getting sick when they were older, as well as being in better spirits. And the same experiments, conducted in different species (such as worms, spiders, daphnia, fruit flies, fish, hamsters, rats and monkeys) have confirmed that moderate reductions in feeding can prolong life. More and more people in modern times are advocating eating less to stay healthy, and the long-established Taoist method of “Purging” is in the same vein, so if you want to keep your dog healthy, it is recommended that you do not overfeed him. Obesity can lead to arthritis. Excessive obesity often leads to arthritis in pets, for large and small dogs alike. Disabling arthritis in cats is developing at an alarming rate, with studies confirming that about 61% of older cats suffer from arthritis, yet few owners find their cats have arthritis, so researchers strongly recommend that cat owners give their older cats a health check-up, especially those with mobility problems. Obesity can cause diabetes Similar to humans, obese dogs and cats are more likely to develop diabetes and hyperglycemia, and medical statistics show that more and more overweight cats are suffering from type II diabetes. Not only does the disease cost a lot of money to treat, it can also shorten the life span of pets, but if we control their diet properly, we can prevent them from developing the disease to the greatest extent possible. High blood pressure is considered the “hidden killer” of pets because in most cases you will not be able to detect the damage that high blood pressure brings to your cat, and you will not even notice that your cat has high blood pressure, but when you find out that it has high blood pressure, it will be too late. The best way to prevent your cat from developing high blood pressure, besides taking her for an annual check-up, is to give her a diet or increase her exercise. Obesity can cause cancer over-obesity is the cause of many diseases, the main causes of human cancer research results show that 25% to 30% of the cancer is caused by obesity and lack of exercise. Although there are not enough case studies on cancer in dogs and cats to draw on, there is no doubt that excessive obesity increases the chances of various types of cancer. Therefore, weight loss for pets can reduce their risk of cancer. Although many pet owners think that their pets need to be chubby and round to be cute, this can cause serious illnesses that can shorten the fun time you have with your pet. Therefore, if you want him to stay with you longer, you need to give him a reasonable diet, rather than let him overeat.
