National Pet Obesity Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Pet Weight

Although pets come in a variety of sizes and shapes, there are times when sizes become excessive. For this reason, October 11 is observed as National Pet Obesity Day, a reminder to individuals to maintain the health of their canines. When your dog begins to gain a little weight, you know it’s time to do several things. More walks, fewer table crumbs, and possibly an additional veterinary examination to ensure their continued health. Although a chubby Rover may be amusing or adorable to behold, that additional layer of affection can have severe repercussions. Now that National Pet Obesity Day has arrived, we can all gain a greater understanding of this issue affecting our cherished companions.

The background of National Pet Obesity Day

Although hominids have been domesticated by humans for centuries, the proliferation of plus-size companions has only increased exponentially in recent years. Although resisting the allure of food presented by cherished companions may be difficult, exercising self-control is critical for ensuring their welfare and security. It begins with the acknowledgement that a problem exists. The misconception among pet owners that their overweight dog or cat is of normal weight complicates the issue of obesity.

No one wishes to believe that their pet is overweight, and our first battle is to overcome our denial. At present, over 50% of domesticated canines and felines are classified as clinically overweight, denoting a body condition score greater than four. This equates to over 50 million cats and nearly 49 million canines that are slightly larger than their conspecifics. This may cause these animals to develop diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, malignancy, or a significantly reduced life expectancy.

Observing this will not only be difficult for you, but it will also be difficult for your pet, and the situation can rapidly become quite expensive. The Association for the Prevention of Pet Obesity (APOP) has provided encouraging information regarding the ease with which a few precautionary measures can avert pet obesity.

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THE 5 PET WEIGHT FACTS

Obesity is the leading cause of illness among companion birds. Food is readily accessible to the majority of birds, so they do not have to labor for their dinner.

To determine whether or not your companion is overweight or obese, it should be possible to feel its ribs without applying pressure to it, and its stomach should be tucked in.

States of America comprising the five highest concentrations of obese canines are Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan, Idaho, and Nevada.

Losing weight as a pet is more difficult: one pound lost in a dog is equivalent to five pounds in a human. Consequently, each pound lost will be substantial and incremental.

Labradors and Golden Retrievers are two canine varieties that are connected to an elevated risk of obesity.

NATIONAL PET OBESITY DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2022	October 12	Wednesday
2023	October 11	Wednesday
2024	October 9	Wednesday
2025	October 8	Wednesday
2026	October 14	Wednesday