To create a clear picture of how obesity affects a cat’s or dog’s overall health, Nationwide Pet Insurance analyzed its database of more than 700,000 insured pets to determine the top 10 medical conditions related to or made worse by obesity.
Source: American Veterinarian, January 3, 2019. Link. The top 10 conditions related to obesity are:
Most Common Dog Obesity-Related Conditions
1. Arthritis
2. Bladder/Urinary Tract Disease
3. Liver Disease
4. Low Thyroid Hormone
5. Torn Knee Ligaments
6. Diseased Disc in the Spine
7. Diabetes
8. Chronic Kidney Disease
9. Heart Failure
10. High Blood Pressure
Most Common Cat Obesity-Related Conditions
1. Bladder/Urinary Tract Disease
2. Chronic Kidney Disease
3. Diabetes
4. Asthma
5. Liver Disease
6. Arthritis
7. High Blood Pressure
8. Heart Failure
9. Gall Bladder Disorder
10. Immobility of Spine