Obesity In Dogs | Severna Park – Severna Park Voice

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While we are enjoying our vacations, swimming, barbecuing and more, we need to monitor our pets’ health and diet as well! Obesity in dogs is one of the most common health issues diagnosed by a veterinarian. Over half of all pets are considered overweight or obese. Being overweight can lead to an increase in heart disease, diabetes, joint disease and more, and can shorten a pet’s lifespan by two years.
A dog’s weight is evaluated using a body condition score (BCS). This is a scale from one to nine, with one being too skinny and nine out of nine being morbidly obese. We recommend a BCS of four to five for a pet’s healthiest weight. To determine a BCS, a veterinarian will evaluate your pet for the feel of their rips, the angle of their belly, their waist and more. To see an example of body condition scoring, visit www.vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/body-condition-scores.
Here are a couple options for helping a pet to lose weight:
If you would like to have your pet’s body condition score evaluated, or discuss a weight loss plan, I recommend scheduling an appointment with your veterinarian, who can also create a feeding plan to help the weight loss go as smoothly as possible.
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Larry Sells has lived in Millersville in Shipley’s Choice with his wife, Robin, and five children for 32 years and has been involved in a number of community organizations. He serves on the board for the Severna Park Community Center and the Greater Severna Park Athletic Association, and he is the Shop Local chairman for the Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce.
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