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Canine Obesity chronic inflammation will break the body down over trouble breathing with fat accumulating around the

time. Getting a pet back to ideal body weight can stop neck as well. Obese pets may even have disrupted sleep
this process in its tracks. patterns and poor quality sleep.
Osteoarthritis Cancer
We know that the more weight on the joints the more In humans the link between obesity and certain types
breakdown of cartilage. This process leads to arthritis of cancers are becoming more and more apparent. It
in the joints. But we also know that fat cells produce stands to reason that this may be one of the reasons we
products that lead to inflammation within the joints see cancer develop in our canine friends as they get older.
contributing to arthritis in a big way. Also the more weight Obesity is a serious problem as we are seeing more and
a pet has on its joints, the more painful the arthritis will more dogs that are very overweight. It is something that
be for that pet. We see many pets on multiple medications needs to be addressed so that our canine companions can
for arthritis that could be reduced or stopped if they were be with us as long as possible. Remember food does not
at a normal weight. equal love. Don’t make the mistake of overfeeding your
Diabetes pet just because they like to eat. We can control what they
Most dogs today are obese. In fact, we have gotten so It has been shown that excess fat leads to insulin eat. Let’s make it our mission to keep our dogs healthy
used to seeing overweight dogs that we now think this is resistance resulting in diabetes in some pets. Diabetes is and fit! Just remember, our pets are very good at getting
normal. I am often surprised when I see a canine patient a difficult to manage disease and reduces pet’s longevity us to do what they want us to do!
at an ideal weight. Today we take much better care of as well as quality of life. Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical
our canine family members than in the past. Our canines Hypertension And Kidney Disease Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care
have become true family members and as such are spoiled Current evidence links obesity with high blood for your pets. With focuses on compassionate care in
like our children. It is a good thing for ourselves and our pressure. Hypertension causes pressure on the kidneys surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative
pets to be part of the family, but one of the main ways leading to chronic kidney disease. Also studies show that medicine, extensive diagnostics, and emergency service,
we spoil our pets are to give them extra treats and food. obesity causes excess hyaluronic acid in kidneys that Palm City Animal Medical Center combines exceptional
Just like in people, obesity is a silent killer. causes damage over time. medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and their
There are many serious medical consequences that Respiratory owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
result from obesity. Most importantly, it reduces quality Fat accumulates along the outside of the lungs and www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on
of life and reduces life expectancy. in the abdomen. This compresses the spongy lungs and Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
Chronic Inflammation makes taking in enough air difficult. Also dogs that
Fat cells actually produce proteins that lead to multiple have reduced airways due to conformation such as pugs,
inflammatory processes in the body. As you can imagine English bulldogs, French bulldogs, etc., have even more
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What Medicare Does Not Cover: (except in limited cases) • Meals delivered to the home
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are not covered include, eyeglasses • Personal comfort items
but are not limited to: • Hearing aids, hearing exams, and hearing tests that • Intermediate care
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(except in emergencies or homes (custodial care) necessary by Medicare (In 2014, due to a federal court
when the individual’s health • Orthopedic shoes (with only a few exceptions) case, Medicare must now cover “sexual reassignment”
would be in danger if other • Outpatient prescription drugs (with only a few exceptions) if it is deemed “medically necessary” by a physician.)
transportation was used) • Routine foot care (with only a few exceptions) Medicare Advantage Plans can fill in the gaps that
• Chiropractic services, • Routine physical exams (beyond the annual wellness visits) Medicare does not cover in most instances. Call today
except for some limitations • Screening tests (with some exceptions) for your free, no hassle consultation. I can meet with you
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