{"id":19516,"date":"2022-04-12T08:19:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T14:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=19516"},"modified":"2022-05-31T09:00:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T15:00:45","slug":"pet-obesity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/health-wellness\/pet-obesity","title":{"rendered":"The Human Psychological Factors Behind Pet Obesity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pet obesity is one of the most preventable diseases out there, yet over half of dogs and cats around the world <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vetnutrition.tufts.edu\/2018\/01\/why-are-so-many-of-our-pets-overweight\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">are overweight<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banfield Pet Hospital saw over 1.9 million adult dogs in 2019. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aaha.org\/publications\/newstat\/articles\/2020-02\/pet-obesity-is-an-epidemic\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More than <em>half<\/em><\/a> of them were classified as overweight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gets worse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Banfield&#8217;s yearly <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.banfield.com\/pet-health\/state-of-pet-health\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Pet Health Report<\/a>, less than 10% of these dogs successfully lost excess weight following their diagnosis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About 40% gained it back within 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;For most pet owners, food=love,&#8221; DVM Chyrle Bonk of <a href=\"http:\/\/Petkeen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petkeen.com<\/a> told Outward Hound in an email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If food equals love, and overweight cats and dogs face life-threatening consequences of that love, how do veterinary professionals keep pet owners from <strong>loving them to death<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dog-on-scale-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"dog on scale\" class=\"wp-image-19520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dog-on-scale-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dog-on-scale-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dog-on-scale-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dog-on-scale.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Pet obesity is a major health threat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obesity is a gateway to a slew of health issues. Overweight dogs and cats can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vcahospitals.com\/know-your-pet\/obesity-in-dogs\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suffer from<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Osteoarthritis<\/li><li>Shortened lifespan<\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Cancer<\/li><li>Hypothyroidism<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Kidney disease<\/li><li>Respiratory diseases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Sadly, this is something I see time and time again in my clinic. Owners are killing their dogs with kindness, feeding them excessive portions and inappropriate food, leading to obesity and serious health complications.<\/p><cite>Dr. Linda Simon<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortened lifespan is a proven consequence of overweight companion animals. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/avmajournals.avma.org\/view\/journals\/javma\/220\/9\/javma.2002.220.1315.xml\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A study<\/a> of Labrador retrievers found that compared to dogs with healthy body condition scores, being even moderately overweight reduced a dog&#8217;s life expectancy by almost <strong>two years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sleepypup-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"a sleepy beagle on the couch. can dogs have depression?\" class=\"wp-image-15346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sleepypup-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sleepypup-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sleepypup-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sleepypup.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Obese pets suffer medically and emotionally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1090023311003698?via%3Dihub\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A study<\/a> published in The Veterinary Journal found that in addition to health problems such as high blood pressure and osteoarthritis, overweight pets suffer emotionally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants of 50 obese dogs were evaluated before and after weight loss to determine their health-related quality of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before shedding the extra pounds, the dogs scored poorly in pain, vitality, quality of life, and emotional disturbance. After weight loss, scores improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that when dogs reach a healthy, ideal weight, the emotional consequences of canine obesity lessen. It&#8217;s up to the dog owners, however, to commit to helping them live a healthier lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this doesn&#8217;t negate the fact that a disturbing amount of pet owners are not following through with their pet&#8217;s&nbsp;weight management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feeder.jpg\" alt=\"flat faced dogs need slow feeder bowls with low sides\" class=\"wp-image-16205\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>They know the facts. So why do people still overfeed their pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMost owners who I talk to openly admit that they know their dog should be slimmer,\u201d Dr. Linda Simon, veterinary surgeon, and consultant for FiveBarks told Outward Hound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Even with education on the dangers of obesity and excess weight&nbsp;gain by veterinarians, some pet owners still have a hard time gauging just how overweight their pet is.<\/p><cite>Chyrle Bonk, DVM<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With pet obesity being so common, it becomes harder for people to recognize what a healthy body weight looks like. Pet owners should refer to a body condition score chart like the following from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Nutrition Committee (<a href=\"https:\/\/wsava.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WSAVA<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-Dog1024_1.jpg\" alt=\"dog body condition score\" class=\"wp-image-19518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-Dog1024_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-Dog1024_1-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-Dog1024_1-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Global Nutrition Committee Toolkit provided courtesy of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-cat-updated-August-20201024_1.jpg\" alt=\"cat body condition score chart\" class=\"wp-image-19517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-cat-updated-August-20201024_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-cat-updated-August-20201024_1-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-Condition-Score-cat-updated-August-20201024_1-768x545.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Global Nutrition Committee Toolkit provided courtesy of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most human beings have good intentions. Whether pet parents just want to show love, feel guilty, or give in to those big, adorable eyes their pet makes in order to get more treats, they aren&#8217;t <em>intentionally<\/em> deteriorating their quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Convenience &amp; compensating for guilt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/39A9745-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"dog with face in treat bag\" class=\"wp-image-18006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/39A9745-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/39A9745-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/39A9745-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/39A9745.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason that people overfeed their pets everything from dog treats to table scraps, in spite of their veterinarian&#8217;s advice, is because they &#8220;simply want their pet to feel happy,&#8221; said mental health expert Emily Mendez M.S., Ed.S. of The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theohanahawaii.com\/luxury_drug_rehab\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ohana Addiction Treatment Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;When their pooch begs for food, the owners give in, believing that they are helping their pet &#8230;Ignoring a dog that is begging for food feels a little like neglecting them, and pet owners feel guilty about doing this.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a hard habit to break, especially when the act of giving in awards both parties that fleeting dose of dopamine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As a species, we are programmed to nurture and care for others,&#8221; explained Dr. Simon. &#8220;We get pleasure from seeing our loved ones eat the food we provide and enjoy it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That deep loving bond humans have with their pets, however, does not benefit anyone in the long term when it comes to overfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterinarian and animal behaviorist Paola Cuevas Moreno of <a href=\"http:\/\/Excitedcats.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Excitedcats.com<\/a> told Outward Hound that humans tend to choose convenience over anything else:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA wagging tail gives us instant gratification in the same way a candy does. And instant gratification is way easier than the sustained longer effort it takes to develop a new healthy habit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>From family pet to family member<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/39A3921-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/39A3921-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/39A3921-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/39A3921-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/39A3921.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the human-animal relationship developed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/barking-news\/dog-and-woman-relationship\">role of the family pet<\/a> shifted. Most humans see their pets as family members, not property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard for pet parents to ignore how happy their fur-kids get from a simple table scrap or extra treat. Unfortunately, that kind of instant gratification has long-term consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking from experience, Dr. Simon told Outward Hound:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Sadly, this is something I see time and time again in my clinic. Owners are killing their dogs with kindness, feeding them excessive portions and inappropriate food, leading to obesity and serious health complications.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Deborah Linder, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and head of the Tufts Obesity Clinic for Animals, stresses the importance of addressing the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vetnutrition.tufts.edu\/2018\/01\/why-are-so-many-of-our-pets-overweight\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human-animal bond<\/a> in these situations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She writes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;There\u2019s a deeper emotional and psychological bond that was not as common when the family dog was just the family dog. If vets can spot an overindulgent pet parent, perhaps we can help them develop strategies to avoid expressing love through food.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Environmental &amp; socioeconomic factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not just treating pets like family that makes it difficult for pet owners to follow their vet&#8217;s instructions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2010 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1748-5827.2010.00933.x\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">epidemiological study<\/a> of environmental factors associated with canine obesity found that the age of the owner, personal income, and amount of food and exercise the dog receives play a part as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers found, for example, that families in lower-income brackets have significantly less awareness about the health risks associated with both animal and human obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Now what?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dog-at-vet.jpg\" alt=\"dog at vet office\" class=\"wp-image-16779\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the diverse amount of factors that lead to obesity, there needs to be a multifaceted approach to pet owner education that goes beyond nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0021997517301226?via%3Dihub\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the study<\/a>, \u201cObesity and Associated Comorbidities in People and Companion Animals: A One Health Perspective,\u201d Dr. Linder suggests veterinarians, physicians, social workers, and psychologists work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With \u201c&#8230; equal, inclusive collaborations between practitioners and researchers working in human and veterinary healthcare,\u201d one can tackle the obesity crisis from all angles \u2014 in both humans and their companion animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on the pet&nbsp;obesity epidemic and for tools you can use to help keep your pet at a healthy weight, visit the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/petobesityprevention.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association for Pet Obesity Prevention&#8217;s (APOP) website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pet obesity is one of the most preventable diseases out there, yet over half of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6124,"featured_media":19521,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[935],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Human Psychological Factors Behind Pet Obesity &ndash; 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