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Is Your Pet Food Causing Obesity in Your Dog or Cat?

Obesity in pets is a national issue affecting more than half of the dogs and cats in the U.S. What many pet parents struggle with is choosing pet food that does not contribute to weight issues in their dog or cat but allows their pet to thrive and maintain a healthy weight. . Here we look at the rising weight in pets in the U.S. and how the pet food you choose contributes to your pet’s weight and health.

Pet Weights on the Rise

According to recent statistics, 59.5 percent of cats and 55.8 percent of dogs are either overweight or obese. In fact, the percentage of obese pets in the U.S. is on the rise according to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention. A surprising 18.9 percent of dogs and 33.8 percent of cats were found to be obese in 2018.

Exercise Is Not Enough

Just like humans, weight loss is not easy to achieve if you focus on exercise alone. What and how often you eat plays a critical role in weight gain or weight loss. As a result, pet parents have to pay close attention to what they feed their pets, not only if their pet is overweight, but to help avoid excessive weight gain that puts their pet’s health at risk. It’s important to seek out scientifically sound information so they make smart choices that put their pet’s health first.

As well, pet owners shouldn’t seek fads to help their overweight pets lose weight. Another study showed that almost 80 percent of veterinarians and 68 percent of pet owners had used tactics such as reducing calories or increasing exercise to help pets lose weight. However, it’s more important to consider what your pet is eating rather than how much they eat or how often they exercise.

Pet Food Ingredients are Crucial

When pet food companies provide information about their own products, it can be misleading.  American pet parents are starting to understand how the foods they feed their pets affect their health.  Over half are concerned about the filler ingredients including grains and meat by-products used in pet food. Almost as many feel their pet’s diet should mimic what they would eat in the wild. In other words, food without artificial ingredients. 

Raw feeding is founded upon a natural, fresh diet of species-appropriate foods.  However, many articles based on mainstream pet food producers have tried to downplay the health benefits of raw food diets along with incorrect or misconceptions spread.  As a pet parent, it’s important to do your own research to determine the best diet for your pet. 

Consider a Healthy Raw Diet

More and more pet companions are exploring the benefits of a raw diet. Raw diets combine a balance of foods that not only avoid weight gain but also help pets avoid issues such as upset stomachs, itchy skin, and other allergenic symptoms caused by inappropriate or unhealthy ingredients.

Today many shelved pet foods include ingredients that can contribute to weight gains such as yeast, carbohydrates, and sugar. By serving a raw diet you eliminate fillers that your pet would not encounter in the wild. Pure Life Raw makes it easy to feed your pet healthy raw meals every day to promote healthy weight maintenance.

To get set up, build a pet profile with your pet’s info and preferences, choose a meal plan, and place your order. You’ll receive healthy meals your pet will love delivered to your doorstep. Get your pet’s perfect healthy raw diet by setting up a tailored meal plan today. Learn more.