3. When do I need to eat diet food?
Ideal weight:
Ribbones can be felt, but not visible; waist can be seen from top to bottom; belly line can be seen from side
Overweight:
Ribbones surrounded by fat are palpable; waistline is indistinct; belly is rounded
obese:
ribs covered Surrounded by thick fat; difficult to touch the fat accumulation in the waist; little or no visible waist and abdomen without lines, obvious swelling
Problem:
Over Heavy and obese dogs and cats have a higher chance of physical illness, including:
arthritis; diabetes; breathing difficulties; heart problems; surgical complications; anesthesia complications; constipation; Blood pressure
Causes of obesity:
3 major factors that cause pets to be overweight:
Excessive eating; low activity; Genetics
Some pets seem to eat very little but gain weight quickly. These pets may be genetically predisposed to gain weight. A few dogs and cats gain weight simply because of hormonal imbalances or other medical conditions. However, the most common cause of obesity is overeating. There are many factors that can cause overeating, including feeling depressed, emotionally stressed, poor eating habits, or eating an unsuitable diet.
Solution:
If you suspect your dog or cat is overweight or obese, consult your veterinarian. A veterinarian will examine your pet in detail for any underlying medical conditions.
In general, overweight pets require a series of weight loss programs. Eat specially formulated diet food to help them tackle obesity!
4. When do I need to take gastrointestinal prescription food
Problems-diarrhea, gastrointestinal and pancreatic diseases
Symptoms:
diarrhea; Vomiting; blood/or mucus in stool; recurring loose stools every few weeks; constipation; loss of appetite; weight loss
Causes:
Parasites, especially Helminths (puppies); viral infection, resulting in diarrhea (puppies); eating unclean, rotten food or other waste (puppies); bacterial overgrowth (puppies and adult pets); enteritis disease (adult pets) Insufficient secretion of pancreatic juice (adult pets)
Solution:
If you suspect that your dog or cat has gastrointestinal problems, please consult your veterinarian. Your veterinarian will examine your pet in detail and, if necessary, perform tests and then decide on the appropriate treatment.
If you find that your pet suffers from gastrointestinal or pancreatic diseases, in addition to the treatment recommended by the veterinarian, you may also need to eat a specially formulated gastrointestinal food to help your pet resolve the stomach Intestinal problems!