Vol. 12, Special Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Mousumi Hazorika, Abhijit Deka, Pallabi Devi, Manjyoti Bhuyan, Suparna Sen, Sushanta Goswami, Mridusmrita Buragohain, Utpal Barman and Dhrubajyoti Borpujari

Abstract:
Obesity is considered as an important unavoidable disease of public health concern. It is considered as a major problem in many parts of the world as the availability of food is generally abundant and overeating is common. Obesity can affect human as well as all types of pets. Obesity in pets can be defined as an excessive accumulation of fat in the body tissues, to such an extent that the animal's body weight is at least 20% greater than its optimal body weight. Such pets may develop serious health problems like osteoarthritis, heart diseases, diabetes, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Prevention of obesity in pets is crucial for preventing the diseases associated with obesity. This review aims to convey an idea about the aetiology of obesity and its management in pets which helps in preventing obesity and its associated diseases to some extent.