Obesity refers to the state of excess adipose tissue in the body, which is a disease in which the total energy consumed by the body exceeds the consumption and excessive fat accumulates in the body. Overfeeding, cats and dogs eat too much, take in more nutrients than they need, and lack exercise, which leads to fat deposition and obesity, also known as simple obesity; When the regulation of substance metabolism by the central nervous system is disordered, it is also easy to cause obesity, also known as brain obesity; When the endocrine organs of dogs and cats are disordered, such as pituitary adenoma, hypothyroidism, adrenocortical hormone secretion, gonadal hormone secretion and insulin secretion, obesity is easy to occur, which is called endocrine obesity. In addition, obesity is closely related to genetic factors. When the parents of dogs and cats are obese, their offspring are also prone to obesity.

Obesity generally develops gradually, which is manifested by the accumulation of a large amount of excess fat in the skin and peritoneum, leading to weight gain and body shape change, and affecting physiological functions such as exercise. Dogs and cats suffer from overeating or loss of appetite, fatigue and heat intolerance; Full and round, rich in subcutaneous fat, the abdomen, shoulders, neck and thighs often form soft and elastic folds.

With the increase of fat, physical strength gradually weakens, actions become dull and inflexible, and they are unwilling to move. They are wobbly and sleepy, and they are prone to germs. They have difficulty breathing with a little exercise and are prone to heart disease, diabetes, decreased reproductive function and indigestion. , manifested as dyspnea, strong heartbeat, rapid pulse, sometimes liver and kidney dysfunction, and corresponding symptoms, shortened life expectancy. In addition to the general symptoms of obesity mentioned above, obesity caused by endocrine abnormalities also has various primary symptoms such as characteristic skin lesions and depilation. Obese dogs and cats have elevated blood cholesterol and blood lipids.

Dr. Claw Claw suggested

1, properly adjust the diet structure, reduce the pet's diet and the fat content in the diet, and choose low-sugar and low-fat foods, such as boiled chicken breast, lean meat, cereals, vegetables and fruits. And eat less and eat more meals to promote digestion.

2. Oral active probiotics (Pointe) can regulate the stomach, improve the intestinal immunity and improve the intestinal dysfunction caused by other drugs. Take it for 7 days according to the weight.

3. You can play games to help pets exercise, consume fat in pets and promote digestion. You can also consider finding a playmate for it.

4. Pet obesity can easily lead to other diseases, so be sure to take cats and dogs to the pet hospital for physical examination on time.

Treat obesity in dogs and cats.

Obesity focuses on prevention, and those with secondary obesity should treat the primary disease.

Change your eating habits. Limit diet, feed regularly and quantitatively, eat less and eat more meals, feed foods with high protein, low carbohydrate and low fat, gradually increase exercise, and pay attention to supplementing minerals and vitamins.

1, thyroxine (hypothyroid obesity), dog: 22 μ g/kg, orally, twice a day; Cat: 20 ~ 30μ g/(kg day), oral, 1~2 times/day.

2, growth hormone (pituitary diseases), improve the body's metabolic rate, 0. 1 unit/kg, subcutaneous injection, 1 time, 3 days/week, 4~6 times in a row.

3, drug weight loss: give laxatives, appetite suppressants, emetics, amylase blockers and other digestive and absorption inhibitors to improve gastrointestinal function.