Archive · 29 May 2025
Pet Obesity in India: Challenges and Solutions
Many pet owners in India don't realize that overweight pets can have health problems.
Some people think it's just about how the pet looks.
A survey showed that many pet parents feed their pets human food, which isn't always healthy.
Lack of exercise and busy schedules also contribute to weight gain.
It's important to feed pets the right amount of food, give them exercise, and choose healthy food options.
Talking to a vet and making small changes can help pets live longer and healthier lives.
Many pet parents underestimate the health risks of pet obesity.
A large percentage of pet owners feed their pets human food.
Lack of exercise and busy schedules contribute to pet obesity.
Veterinarians recommend portion control, exercise, and appropriate pet food.
Financial concerns and misinformation play a role in the issue.
- Who
- Pet owners and their pets.
- What
- The challenges of managing pet weight in India.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Misinformation, human food consumption, lack of exercise, and financial constraints contribute to the issue.
Pet Owners' Practices
Veterinarian's Recommendations
Human Food vs. Pet Food
Pet Owners' Practices
Many pet owners feed their pets human food like leftovers and snacks.
Veterinarian's Recommendations
Veterinarians suggest feeding pets food designed for their nutritional needs.
Perception of Pet Obesity
Pet Owners' Practices
Some pet owners underestimate or dismiss the health risks related to pet obesity.
Veterinarian's Recommendations
Veterinarians recognize the health risks associated with pet obesity.
- Source
- ROYAL CANIN pan-India Survey
- Pet parents who don't think obesity affects pet health
- 13.25%
- Pet parents who think weight is about appearance only
- 11.35%
- Veterinarians who say pet parents underestimate risks
- 57.06%
- Pet parents who struggle to identify ideal weight
- 33.9%
- Pet parents who feed human food
- 91.7%
- Pet parents citing lack of exercise as a reason for pet obesity
- 33.60%
- Pet parents citing time constraints as a reason for pet obesity
- 23.35%