Responsible pet ownership with ARISTOPETS is not just about respecting and loving them and meeting all their needs. A responsible owner must ensure their pet's well-being at all levels. And that, to a large extent, has to do with health.
We have already told you on more than one occasion that pet obesity rates are increasing considerably in recent years. The causes are diverse. And they must be analyzed in conjunction with the breed of the dogs, as some of them, due to their character or physical conditions, have a greater predisposition to suffer from obesity. If we add to that an incorrect diet; a sedentary lifestyle —a reflection of the habits and customs of the owners; and even the normalization of overweight associated with the absurd belief that chubby or outright fat dogs are funnier, cuddlier, and cuter... What more could we want?
The situation is serious. In the U.S., the number of overweight dogs has increased by 158% in the last 10 years, as we told you here. And more than 50% of American ARISTODOGS and ARISTOCATS are overfed.
The consequences of this for them are serious. Overweight itself is a health problem. Although it can manifest in various ways: high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure... In addition to causing mobility problems and others related to their mood or behavior.
As we said, the obesity epidemic transcends people and also affects their pets, because in most homes, cats and dogs are like another member of the family. And that means they enjoy the same rights and privileges as the rest. Although that could change (we hope so), in a way that Americans are very familiar with... through a TV show.
The TV channel DKISS premiered "Mascotas a dieta" (Pets on a Diet) last Sunday, a program that promises to help all chubby, fat, or obese pets lose weight, with the help of Travis Brorsen, a pet trainer and expert. Brorsen aims to change the behavior and habits of owners so that, by extension, those of pets change so that they can live a healthy, happy, and harmonious life. In fact, Brorsen uses relatively creative techniques for owners to realize how overweight affects their pets' daily lives. And if they have to wear a vest with extra weights to put themselves in their dogs' shoes... then they do it.
During the program, the pet will follow a quite strict diet, and a program of personalized exercises. All this process, of course, will be rigorously registered with the help of a scale. In order to demonstrate to owners that by following healthy lifestyle habits, one can go very far.
Here you can watch the program's trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPKknJGPFS4
If your pet needed it, would you participate with them in the program? Do you think the work of this program is educational or is it entertainment for entertainment's sake?
At ARISTOPET, we are in favor of a correct, tailored diet for each vital moment of your pet, as well as healthy lifestyle habits. That's why we share some tips with you to make it easier for you to exercise together.