What are the causes of death of pets? Obesity ranks first! Nowadays, pets are increasingly entering the family as family members. Although pet owners spare no effort to love their pets, unscientific pet-raising habits still cause bring hidden dangers. In a recent list of the top ten causes of death for pets published by pet research institutions, the number one ranking is obesity, which shortens the life of pets due to improper feeding and excessive care. I hope all owners will pay attention to pet health issues.

Pet obesity

According to the clinical experience of pet hospitals, overweight pets account for about 1/3, and dog heart disease is related to obesity and aging, and is the main cause of death. The reasons for obesity are mostly due to feeding high-calorie food to please pets, as well as the owner's obvious lack of space for activities and amount of exercise outside. There may also be other physical or psychological reasons, such as insufficient thyroid hormone, changes in behavior, etc. . If thyroxine is insufficient, trace elements can be supplemented. The iodine in it helps form thyroid hormones and reduces obesity.

The second, third and fourth places are infectious diseases, accidents and malignant tumors, while kidney problems, which are ranked fifth, are often linked to obesity. The scary thing about pet kidney problems is that the disease is hidden. When the disease is often discovered, the nephron cells in the kidneys have been damaged by more than 75%. The main cause of kidney disease is insufficient water intake in pets. In addition, many owners often feed human food, which causes the kidneys of cats and dogs to be damaged due to excessive salt burden. Therefore, if your pet has hematuria, changes in urinary habits, or abnormal urine color, seek medical attention immediately. It can be said that if the owner overfeeds, obesity will more likely lead to kidney problems.

The following are canine heartworm, blood parasites, pneumonia, diabetes and pyometra. It can be seen that many of the top ten reasons are caused by unscientific feeding by owners and lack of exercise by pets. Through normal feeding, regular physical examinations, immunizations, and deworming for pets, ensuring age-appropriate neutering, not letting pets roam free, and ensuring appropriate amounts of exercise, there will basically be no major problems. If you want to keep your pet healthier and longer, you need to supplement the corresponding nutrients according to the pet's physiological condition, which is beneficial to the healthy development and growth of the pet. It can also be used as an auxiliary treatment method to help sick pets restore health.