Today, there are many pets that suffer from obesity. In fact, a recent study has shown that more than 25 percent of the pets suffer from obesity. Most pet owners are unaware of the factors that are causing obesity in their pets. The problem in pets is caused to advancement in technology and changing lifestyle of people.Most people have become accustomed to the benefits that technology has offered us. We try to take short-cuts to reach our goals. For instance, we require a transport when we go for jogging even if the park is close to our home. Scientists have created gadgets like cell phones, dishwashers and many other gadgets that have made life simple and easy. Even though we have many gadgets to make are life easy we still don’t find time to take care of our pets. We fell lazy to take out pet for a walk that can do wonders to their health.Most people want to be a part of the mad rush to reach the top without knowing how to deal with people who care for them. They forget to spend time with their loved ones because they don’t know how to slow down. They have time to stare at their screen but don’t find time to spend with their pets. Earlier, most people enjoyed outdoor activities because it gave them an opportunity to spend time with their family and friends. Today, most people want to earn more in the limited time that they have. They are looking for higher status in the society and are losing out on their family life.When we start neglecting our family they look at ways of filling up that void. Your pets are a part of your family and they are usually dependent on their owners for their needs. When you don’t take care of them they become dull and obese. They are forced to live in cramped places because you have shift to a new location for better job opportunities. As apartments become cramped, they don’t have their own space and they are forced to invade our space.Obesity in pets can have adverse impact on their life span. Obesity not only reduces their life span but also makes them dull and unhealthy. When your pet is unhealthy they develop several complications like problems in joints, heart and even diabetes.Since we have little time for our pets be try to feed them ready-made pet food that is not healthy for them. We start taking short-cuts and give them fast food that is easy to prepare and serve. We don’t have to toil in the kitchen to make food that is nutritious and healthy for them.People who stay at home and don’t take their outdoors are risking the life of their pet. Sedentary lifestyle that causes diabetes in humans can also cause diabetes in pets. Most people who are unable to spend time with their pets try to compensate them with gifts that aggravate the problem. They get them food that has high carbohydrate content that is tasty but unhealthy.

There are extremely powerful benefits living with pets. That explains why the number of pet owners keeps increasing until now they have reached 69.1 million people in the United States, ranging from childhood through the elderly. One benefit to man I see is that the dog in my home is a dependable, loyal companion. The dog loves man without judgment. This aspect is unconditional love in human life. Pets love man unconditionally. They fill a void when children do not exist in the home with their personalities. A feeling of safety is provided by a dog’s presence. Hearing and sight are keener for pets than in man, so their presence of a stranger can trigger barking as a warning. Dog owners from childhood to the disabled, blind, or elderly benefit .Families grow better children when they have a pet. Taking care of feeding and cleaning up after their pet teaches them responsibility animal behavior and about death. Children must learn gentleness, kindness, and patience. Children develop higher self-esteem and improved social skills. Pets teach how to respect other living things. Pets in the family encourage more physical activity in children, thus boosting their immune systems. Higher immune systems cause better school attendance. Pets help the children to develop better non-verbal communication skills. Pets are safe, reliable confidants to children. These factors cause children to grow up as better human beings.Pets help you have better health in the following ways. Pets reduce stress and control high blood pressure. Pets motivate owners to owners to be more active and spend more time outside. Pet owners visit the doctor less, since they have a stronger heart muscle, improving circulation. Pet owners have a greater well-being and feel less depression. Pets allow the disabled, blind person to live independently. Pets allow the elderly to be more independent and the handicapped to overcome.