Articles related to "Cat Obesity"

Pets get fat for the same reasons people do: overeating and lack of exercise.

Domesticated cats are packing on the pounds, which often leads to life threatening health problems. Here's how to help you furry friend avoid those complications.

Canine and feline fat cells, or adipocytes, produce hormones known as adipokines which decrease the metabolic rate and inhibit appetite suppression in obese dogs and cats

Arthritis (known also as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease) is more common in dogs, but it can afflict elderly cats as well.

Feline obesity can have serious health consequences, but making dietary changes and encouraging cats to get more exercise can correct the problem.