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Many adorable pets are charming, chubby, and enjoy every bite. For pet owners, feeding time is a special time to bond. However, have you noticed your furry friend’s weight? Are they overeating?
Overeating is one of the most common health issues in pets, leading to obesity and further health risks. Let’s learn how to prevent your pet from overeating while keeping them happy and healthy.
Why do pets overeat?
Pets generally don’t have a sense of fullness; they eat when they’re hungry, especially dogs. If your pet is constantly craving more, stealing other pets’ meals, or constantly looking for food while outdoors, you should be aware that overeating is not a good sign.
Pet Health Issues
- Physical Illnesses
Overactive or hypothyroidism, adrenal gland problems, liver problems, and Cushing’s disease can all contribute to overeating in cats and dogs. If your pet suddenly starts overeating, contact your veterinarian for an examination as soon as possible. A thorough examination ensures your pet has no serious underlying health issues.
- Pet Parasites
Tapeworms and roundworms are common intestinal parasites in pets. They devour your pet’s food, stealing nutrients, leaving your cat or dog unable to get enough nutrition even after a large meal. Your pet may overeat, but the parasites can also cause their stomach to swell and look like they’ve been overfed.
Pet Overeating
- Overeating is not a correctable behavior, and some pets are naturally gluttonous. Therefore, pet owners need to strictly supervise and manage this by feeding them regularly and in fixed amounts. In multi-pet households, dominant cats and dogs may also tend to overeat or grab food. If your pet is a rescue, they may be more aggressive with food and devour their food more quickly.
Emotional Issues
Stress, boredom, and excessive sleep can all contribute to overeating. When your pet is bored and you lack time to spend with them, overeating can become a way to pass the time. Get your furry friend moving! Play with them more, whether with you or with your cat or dog friend.
Read More: 6 Meal Timed Feeder Helps Pets Develop Meal Habits
Feeding at will
When you offer subpar food or simply dump a day’s worth of food into their bowl, your pet may continue to eat until the plate is empty. Therefore, choosing the highest quality food you can afford or providing appropriate feeding tools will effectively curb this revenge eating behavior.
Smart Pet Feeder – Pet Weight Management
Pets can easily become obese. Smart pet feeders make it easy to set up a regular feeding schedule, measure standardized portions, use voice commands for interactive interaction, and accommodate a variety of food types and sizes for intelligent management, keeping your furry friend healthy.
With the Dokoo Smart Pet Feeder, you can schedule meals remotely, precisely portion each meal, and record your voice for 10 seconds to call your pet. Its anti-stuck food design and dual power supply ensure worry-free feeding even when you’re away from home.
If you use the Dokoo 15L Large Dog Automatic Feeder at home, you can also enable the vacuum function before and after each feeding to remove any air trapped in the feeder, ensuring the freshness and flavor of your dog’s food.
Summary
Overeating can be detrimental to your pet’s health. By combining fixed and scheduled feeding times, exercise, and smart technology like the Dokoo Smart Pet Feeder, you can help your pet live a longer, happier, and healthier life.
