What The Experts Are Saying
In this section of the Longevity Feline Learning Center, you’ll find many valuable articles and studies on the subject of pet obesity. You’ll want to check back here often, as we’ll be updating this section on a regular basis.
Study by College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
A Cornell study finds that overweight cats are at a higher risk for disease and premature death. 25% of 2,000 American cats in a veterinary survey were ‘heavy’ or ‘obese,’ and some didn’t survive to the four-year follow-up.
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The New York Times—Wonder Where That Fat Cat Learned to Eat?
There’s certainly more truth than poetry in the expression “like father, like son.” And when it comes to excess weight and obesity in dogs and cats, it’s often “like owner, like pet.”
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PetEducation.com—
Health Risks in Overweight or Obese Cats: Decreased Quality and Length of Life
“...the health, ability to groom, and even to move, are diminished in overweight cats. Overweight cats may become more irritable due to being in pain or simply uncomfortable. It is clear that we are not contributing positively to our cat’s health when we allow them to become overweight.”
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FOX News.com—Is Your Pet Overweight?
It’s no secret that 30% of America is overweight. But many people may not even be aware that their cats and dogs are also overweight. That fat cat or chubby Chihuahua may seem cute and cuddly. But overweight and obese pets, just like overweight and obese people, are at risk for a host of diseases and could be en route to an early grave.
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World Small Animal Veterinary Association—Feline Immunocompetence, Aging and the Role of Antioxidants
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The Journal of Nutrition—The Growing Problem of Obesity in Dogs and Cats
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Association For Pet Obesity Prevention—New Data Shows Pet Obesity On the Rise
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dvm360.com—Obesity: A Big Problem
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dvm360.com—Get Tough on Treats
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