Dr Dan O'Neill emphasized the importance of recognizing obesity in dogs, stating: 'To defeat your enemy, you need to know your enemy. Obesity is the enemy of the health of our dogs.' This highlights the need for awareness and action against pet obesity.
The research revealed a significant discrepancy between pet owners' perceptions and vet assessments, with 77 percent of owners believing their pets are a healthy weight, while 30-50 percent of pets examined by vets were overweight or obese.
Dr Nathalie Dowgray noted, 'The opportunistic nature of their feeding behavior means they may still take advantage of food even when they are not hungry,' pointing to the growing sedentary lifestyles of pets contributing to obesity.
The study found that 50 percent of dogs in the UK are overweight or obese, representing a 5 percent increase since 2014, indicating worsening trends in pet health regarding weight.
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