MASCOTAS Y dueños COMPARTEN LA OBESIDAD 1 - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 1(b) - 2018

According to María López, what stands out the most is that many pets are now obese, leading to health problems similar to those experienced by humans, such as heart and respiratory issues.

You can check your pet's weight at home by feeling or touching their ribs and spine. A good indicator of weight is whether you can feel these areas without excessive pressure. If they are hard to feel, it may indicate obesity.

María López recommends ensuring proper feeding habits and taking more responsibility for pets' health. This includes regular exercise, like daily walks for at least half an hour, and creating a structured feeding routine to avoid overfeeding.

Alfredo Fernández advises that pet owners must feed their animals at specific times throughout the day to regulate their eating habits. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of regular exercise, like walking the pet every day to promote better health.

This phrase refers to an unhealthy lifestyle characterized by a lack of physical activity and improper nutrition, leading to weight gain and health problems.

This means that the situation worsens due to additional factors, such as not addressing the weight issue promptly or neglecting health care needs.

This suggests that if a pet's weight exceeds typical thresholds, it signals a potential obesity problem that could lead to various health complications.

Un problema grave se refiere a una situación seria y preocupante que necesita atención urgente, en este contexto, la obesidad en mascotas.

La expresión 'codo con codo' implica trabajar juntos en estrecha colaboración, sugiriendo que dueños y veterinarios deben actuar conjuntamente en el manejo de la salud de las mascotas.