{"id":237,"date":"2014-11-24T10:48:46","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T17:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=237"},"modified":"2024-07-25T04:40:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T11:40:30","slug":"exercise-weight-management-keys-optimal-pet-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/exercise-weight-management-keys-optimal-pet-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise and Weight Management: The Keys to Optimal Pet Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"beagle<\/a>Post-Thanksgiving is usually a time for looking disdainfully at the scale and thinking of the many ways we may have overindulged. But few of us consider how the holidays can also be a serious risk to our pets\u2019 health. Like us, our pets can be susceptible to obesity as well as be at risk for pancreatitis and other health issues linked to a high-fat or imbalanced diet.<\/p>\n

November is Diabetes Awareness Month<\/i>, and it is also when we start seeing many more cases of pancreatitis and other food-related digestive issues. In light of the upcoming perils of Thanksgiving overeating and holiday treats, we thought it would be a great time to discuss ways in which you and your family can help your pet stay fit and healthy \u2013 and out of our pet emergency.<\/p>\n

Pancreatitis: More Serious Than You Think<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that can cause severe pain temporarily, but it can also threaten your pet\u2019s life. Overweight and obese dogs, as well as older dogs, are more likely to develop pancreatitis. Acute forms of inflammation can develop rapidly after a pet ingests fatty, or greasy food items. This is why it is commonly associated with holidays like Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

Gastrointestinal upset symptoms can be difficult to detect when mild, but they can sometimes escalate to collapse and death. Most dogs typically display signs of gastrointestinal upset which might include:<\/p>\n