Obese
Obesity means seriously overweight. It almost always results from a combination of too much food and too little exercise. Breed characteristics, temperament, and hormone imbalances may also influence body weight. Overweight Pets generally have more physical sickness and a shorter life span than those of lean or average weight. Excess weight places strain on vital internal organs like the lungs, heart, and liver. It also makes surgery or anesthesia more hazardous. Even breathing and walking are often difficult for seriously overweight Pets.
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