{"id":2528,"date":"2020-06-06T00:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T21:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/pets-are-getting-fat-in-coronavirus-lockdown-too\/"},"modified":"2020-06-06T00:32:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T21:32:00","slug":"pets-are-getting-fat-in-coronavirus-lockdown-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/pets-are-getting-fat-in-coronavirus-lockdown-too\/","title":{"rendered":"#Pets are getting fat in coronavirus lockdown, too"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Pets are getting fat in coronavirus lockdown, too<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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June 5, 2020 |<\/span> 5:32pm <\/p>\n

\n It\u2019s not just humans who are packing on the pounds during the coronavirus quarantine \u2014 so is man\u2019s best friend.<\/p>\n

About 33% of pets have beefed up since the lockdown started in March, according to a new survey conducted by Wakefield Research for Banfield Pet Hospital. Of the 1,000 animal owners surveyed in May, 25% of participants say their pet only gained \u201ca little weight,\u201d while 8% answered that their furry friends \u201cgained a lot of weight,\u201d the data shows.<\/p>\n

And the proof is in the pudding: 40% of respondents said they are feeding their pets more snacks and treats since the COVID-19 outbreak started.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith owners spending increased time with their cats and dogs during quarantine, they may be showing affection with food more often,\u201d Banfield veterinarian Dr. Heidi Cooley tells The Post. \u201cOverfeeding, not providing enough exercise, and giving too many treats are all things that can lead to weight gain in pets.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similar to humans who are struggling to\u00a0stick to a workout routine while confined to their homes, park closures and staying indoors are also affecting the waistlines of pets.<\/p>\n

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People \u201cmight be finding it difficult to help their pets reach their daily activity goals due to stay-at-home directives, with many pet owners likely avoiding dog parks, going on long walks or utilizing services like dog walkers,\u201d says Cooley.<\/p>\n

So before falling victim to those puppy dog eyes again, Cooley advises owners to \u201cmake small changes like measuring their pet\u2019s food, limiting treats to no more than 10% of their pet\u2019s daily calories and upping their pet\u2019s daily activity.\u201d<\/p>\n

If not kept in check, weight gain in animals can lead to serious diseases, such as arthritis and diabetes.<\/p>\n

On the bright side, pet owners believe they\u2019re connecting with their furry friends more than ever before.<\/p>\n

About 84% said they are more attuned to their pet\u2019s health due to staying home, 38% reported that their pets are \u201cmore happ<\/a>y\u201d and 65% said they are showing more affection to their pets.<\/p>\n

When things do start to go back to normal, 47% of owners have vowed to spend more time with their pets while home, fearing animals could suffer from \u201cseparation anxiety.\u201d\n <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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