Pet weight management: Feeding for health, longevity

Pet obesity is a significant problem, and the pet food industry could be doing more to help pet owners feed their animals properly.

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Overweight pets need better feeding management in order to live their longest, healthiest lives.
Overweight pets need better feeding management in order to live their longest, healthiest lives.
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The United States is battling multiple health concerns in people directly connected to over-eating and the subsequent imbalanced nutrition. All human beings build their own nutritional regimen through food choices. These are primarily purchased based upon preferences (organic, non-GMO, cost, nutritional claim, “free of” claims, etc.), but run through the sieve of appearance, aroma, taste and food memory. The impact of choices is often not felt for years. Unfortunately, an abrupt health condition pops up at a doctor’s visit, leading to rapid health adjustments and dietary change. So many health conditions have weight management at their core.

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