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\"Overweight<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the start of the new year, you might have noticed an increase in the number of gym memberships and more people waiting in line to use the elliptical. If you’ve also noticed that your pet at home has packed on a couple of extra holiday pounds, now would be a perfect time to start considering some weight loss for your pet. Increased weight can lead to obesity, and various negative health conditions can follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know If My Pet Is Overweight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pets are given a body condition score (BCS) to determine if they are overweight, underweight, or at an ideal body weight. BCS is determined not only by the number on the scale and physical appearance, but also fat deposits felt by your veterinarian during the exam along with amount of muscle mass. Below are charts from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention<\/a> that illustrate body condition scores for dogs and cats. Please reach out to your local veterinarian if you would like to know if your pet is overweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See the chart for cats below or visit the original chart online: https:\/\/www.petobesityprevention.org\/pet-weight-check<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Ribs visible from a distance under shorthair, no palpable body fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Ribs visible under shorthair, no palpable fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Ribs may be visible under shorthair, no palpable fat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Ribs minimally visible, easy to palpate with minimal fat cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Ribs not visible, easy to palpate with minimal fat covering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Ribs palpable under mild fat covering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Ribs palpable with difficulty under moderate fat covering. Mild fat deposits over lumbar area and tail base<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Ribs palpable only with significant pressure under marked fat deposits. Moderate fat deposits over lumbar area and tail base<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Ribs not palpable under marked fat deposits. Marked fat deposit over spine including the neck and tail base<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What Are the Health Risks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Obesity is associated with many negative health conditions. Such conditions include joint disease and osteoarthritis, heart disease, respiratory distress, decreased grooming in cats, diabetes mellitus, increased anesthetic risk, and ultimately a decreased lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Joint Disease and Osteoarthritis:<\/strong> Extra weight adds extra pressure and stress on joints, which can lead to early joint degeneration and decreased mobility. This, in turn, can exacerbate obesity. In a patient undergoing a weight loss journey, adding joint supplements can help strengthen joints, which may increase mobility and comfort, ultimately helping with weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Diabetes Mellitus:<\/strong> Extra body fat can lead to insulin resistance. Weight loss can help decrease a cat’s risk for the development of diabetes mellitus. According to a study at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, obese cats are four times more likely to develop diabetes than are cats with an ideal BCS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Heart Disease:<\/strong> Although fat is relatively nonvascular tissue, it still requires blood flow, which leads to an increase in circulatory volume and cardiac output, ultimately resulting in hypertension. Compared to dogs with an ideal body weight, obese dogs develop negative changes to the overall structure and function of their heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why Do Pets Become Overweight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Well, we are the culprits. Overfeeding, lack of exercise, and too many treats can lead to obesity in pets. Various endocrine diseases are associated with obesity, such as Cushing\u2019s disease and hypOthyroidism in dogs. In cats, weight loss and low BCS are commonly associated with hypERthyroidism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Do I Do If My Pet Is Overweight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Weight loss can be a hard, slow process. It takes much time and patience. When your veterinary team works with you and provides the right tools, we can achieve a healthy weight for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are many dietary changes that can be done in order to achieve weight loss in your pet. A great start is checking out the Pet Nutrition Alliance website<\/a>. When you enter your dog\u2019s current weight and body condition score, this website calculates a calorie count for you. It is important to account for all food AND treats using this calorie count. Please reach out to your local veterinarian if you would like to know your pets BCS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are several over-the-counter options as well as prescription diets that can be given to your pet for weight loss. When feeding in cups, it is important to use an actual measuring cup to avoid overfeeding\/underfeeding. Calories per cup can vary, so please check the back of the bag for an accurate calorie measurement of how many cups your pet should be eating. Healthy, low-calorie fruits and vegetables such as apple slices, carrots, celery, and cucumber can be used as treats. Please avoid grapes, raisins, onion, garlic, and avocados, which can be highly toxic to pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Exercise is a very important component in order to achieve weight loss. Therefore, adding more play time, frequent walks, and possibly even a kitty treadmill can help achieve your pet\u2019s weight loss goals. Frequent weigh-ins are also a very important component for weight loss to track the progression of your pet\u2019s weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you suspect that your pet is overweight, please reach out to your primary care veterinarian to you can discuss the best option for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From \u2018Fat Vincent\u2019 to \u2018Skinny Vinny\u2019 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In 2016, a 7-year-old obese dachshund named Vincent was surrendered to an animal shelter in Houston, Texas, after his owner died. He weighed 38 pounds. Thanks to the help of K-9 Angels Rescue, he was able to lose over half of his body weight and was renamed Skinny Vinny<\/a>. He weighed in at 17 pounds after an 8-month weight-loss journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By Dr. Ang\u00e9lica Calder\u00f3n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dog image: VinnieRattolle<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Prop\u00f3sitos de A\u00f1o Nuevo para todos<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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    Read in English<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Con el comienzo del nuevo a\u00f1o, es posible que hayas notado un aumento en el n\u00famero de membres\u00edas en gimnasios y m\u00e1s personas esperando en fila para usar la m\u00e1quina el\u00edptica. Ahora, si ha notado que su mascota en casa subio un par de kilos de m\u00e1s durante las vacaciones, entonces ser\u00eda un momento perfecto para comenzar a considerar perder algo de peso; ya que el aumento de peso puede provocar obesidad y pueden producirse diversas condiciones negativas de salud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo saber si mi mascota tiene sobrepeso?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A las mascotas se les asigna una puntuaci\u00f3n de condici\u00f3n corporal (tambi\u00e9n conocida como BCS) para determinar si tienen sobrepeso, bajo peso o si tienen un peso corporal ideal. Comun\u00edquese con su veterinario local si desea saber si su mascota tiene sobrepeso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A continuaci\u00f3n se muestran gr\u00e1ficos de la Asociaci\u00f3n para la Prevenci\u00f3n de la Obesidad de las Mascotas<\/a> que ilustran las puntuaciones de condici\u00f3n corporal de perros y gatos. Comun\u00edquese con su veterinario local si desea saber si su mascota tiene sobrepeso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    See the chart for dogs above or visit the original chart online: https:\/\/www.petobesityprevention.org\/pet-weight-check<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Costillas visibles desde lejos debajo del pelo corto, sin grasa corporal palpable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Costillas visibles debajo del pelo corto, sin grasa palpable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Las costillas pueden ser visibles debajo del pelo corto, no se palpa grasa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Costillas m\u00ednimamente visibles, f\u00e1ciles de palpar con m\u00ednima cobertura de grasa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Costillas no visibles, f\u00e1ciles de palpar con una cobertura m\u00ednima de grasa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Costillas palpables bajo una leve capa de grasa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Costillas palpables con dificultad bajo una cubierta grasa moderada. Dep\u00f3sitos leves de grasa sobre la zona lumbar y la base de la cola.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Costillas palpables s\u00f3lo con una presi\u00f3n significativa bajo dep\u00f3sitos de grasa marcados. Dep\u00f3sitos moderados de grasa sobre la zona lumbar y la base de la cola.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Costillas no palpables bajo dep\u00f3sitos de grasa marcados. Dep\u00f3sito de grasa marcado sobre la columna, incluido el cuello y la base de la cola.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      \u00bfCuales son los riesgos para la salud?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      La obesidad est\u00e1 asociada con muchas condiciones de salud negativas. Dichas afecciones incluyen enfermedades como osteoartritis, enfermedades card\u00edacas, dificultad respiratoria, disminuci\u00f3n del aseo en los gatos, diabetes mellitus, mayor riesgo anest\u00e9sico, y en casos graves menos tiempo de vida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Enfermedades de osteoartritis:<\/strong> El peso extra a\u00f1ade presi\u00f3n y estr\u00e9s adicionales a las articulaciones, lo que puede provocar una degeneraci\u00f3n temprana de los huesos y una disminuci\u00f3n de la movilidad, lo que a su vez puede exacerbar la obesidad. En un paciente que est\u00e1 pasando por un proceso de p\u00e9rdida de peso, agregar suplementos para los huesos puede ayudar a fortalecer los huesos, lo que puede conducir a una mayor movilidad y mayor comodidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Diabetes mellitus:<\/strong> El exceso de grasa corporal puede provocar resistencia a la insulina y la p\u00e9rdida de peso puede ayudar a disminuir el riesgo de que un gato desarrolle diabetes mellitus. Seg\u00fan un estudio de la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria de la Universidad de Cornell, los gatos obesos tienen cuatro veces m\u00e1s probabilidades de desarrollar diabetes que un gato con un BCS ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Enfermedad card\u00edaca: <\/strong>Aunque la grasa es un tejido relativamente no vascular, a\u00fan requiere perfusi\u00f3n, lo que conduce a un aumento en el volumen circulatorio y el gasto card\u00edaco, lo que puede resultar en hipertensi\u00f3n. En comparaci\u00f3n con los perros con un peso ideal, los perros obesos tienen varios cambios en la estructura y funci\u00f3n general de su coraz\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 las mascotas tienen sobrepeso?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Bueno, nosotros somos los culpables. La sobrealimentaci\u00f3n, la falta de ejercicio y demasiados premios pueden provocar obesidad en las mascotas. Varias enfermedades endocrinas est\u00e1n asociadas con la obesidad, como la enfermedad de Cushing y el hipotiroidismo en perros, mientras que la p\u00e9rdida de peso y un nivel bajo de BCS pueden estar asociados con el hipertiroidismo en los gatos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00bfQu\u00e9 hago si mi mascota tiene sobrepeso?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      La p\u00e9rdida de peso puede ser un proceso lento y dif\u00edcil y requiere mucho tiempo y paciencia. Somos un equipo pero con las herramientas adecuadas podemos lograr un peso saludable para tu mascota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hay muchos cambios en la dieta que se pueden realizar para lograr la p\u00e9rdida de peso de su mascota. Un buen comienzo es visitar el sitio web de Pet Nutrition Alliance<\/a>. Este sitio web le permite ingresar el peso actual de su perro junto con su puntuaci\u00f3n de condiciones corporales. Se calcula un recuento de calor\u00edas. Es importante tener en cuenta todos los alimentos y premios utilizando este recuento de calor\u00edas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hay varias opciones de venta libre, as\u00ed como dietas recetadas que se pueden administrar a su mascota para bajar de peso. Varias marcas de alimentos de venta libre tienen una f\u00f3rmula \u201cbaja en calor\u00edas\u201d o de \u201cpeso perfecto\u201d. Al alimentar en tazas, es importante utilizar una taza medidora para evitar la sobrealimentaci\u00f3n o la subalimentaci\u00f3n. Las calor\u00edas por taza var\u00edan, as\u00ed que revise la parte posterior de la bolsa de comida para obtener una medida precisa de cu\u00e1nto debe comer su mascota. Se pueden utilizar frutas y verduras saludables bajas en calor\u00edas como premio. Varias opciones incluyen rodajas de manzana, zanahorias, apio y pepino. Evite las uvas, las pasas, la cebolla, el ajo y los aguacates, ya que pueden ser muy t\u00f3xicos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      El ejercicio es un componente muy importante para lograr la p\u00e9rdida de peso. Por lo tanto, agregar m\u00e1s tiempo de juego, caminatas frecuentes y posiblemente incluso una cinta de correr para gatos puede ayudar a lograr los objetivos de p\u00e9rdida de peso de su mascota. Los pesajes frecuentes tambi\u00e9n son un componente muy importante para la p\u00e9rdida de peso para realizar un seguimiento de la progresi\u00f3n del peso de su mascota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Si sospecha que su mascota tiene sobrepeso, comun\u00edquese con su veterinario para que pueda analizar la mejor opci\u00f3n para su mascota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      De \u2018Fat Vincent\u2019 a \u2018Skinny Vinny\u2019 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      En 2016, un perro salchicha obeso de 7 a\u00f1os llamado Vincent fue entregado a un refugio de animales en Houston, Texas, despu\u00e9s del fallecimiento de su due\u00f1o. Pesaba 38 libras. Gracias a la ayuda de K-9 Angels Rescue, pudo perder m\u00e1s de la mitad de su peso corporal y pas\u00f3 a llamarse Skinny Vinny<\/a>. Pes\u00f3 17 libras despu\u00e9s de un viaje de p\u00e9rdida de peso de 8 meses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      By Dr. Ang\u00e9lica Calder\u00f3n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Cat image: Jami430<\/a>, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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