Tweet Obesity in pets causes a lot of the same problems it does in people. An overweight pet is prone to a host of related issues, including diabetes, joint, ligament and tendon difficulties, and breathing and heart challenges. Overweight cats can even develop skin problems from not being able to groom themselves properly. The overall [...]
6 Tips to Keep Your Dog or Cat from Tipping the Scale
March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Think twice about handing Fido or Fluffy that table scrap. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 55% of dogs and 53% of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. In real numbers, that equates to 93 million pets nationwide. Here are some simple tips for controlling your pet’s weight from [...]
Weight Guidelines for Dogs
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Are you concerned about your dog’s weight? If you suspect that he’s getting a bit chubby, there’s a good chance you may be right. But what can/should you do about it? Before we answer that, there’s a more important question that needs answering… Is your dog overweight? Here are 3 easy ways to tell [...]
Pets suffer from obesity too
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Keeping your pets healthy could add years to their lives. Battling the bulge isn’t just a problem for humans. It’s an issue for their pets, too. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found 54 percent of the nation’s pets are overweight. In a survey, researchers found most of those pets’ owners are in denial [...]
7 Diet Tips to Fight Pet Obesity
February 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet A new study found that a whopping 54 percent of America’s pets are overweight or obese. That percentage translates into some pretty scary numbers: 88.4 million cats and dogs need to get healthy — stat. Even more disconcerting than the numbers themselves, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), is the fact [...]
Reducing Your Dog’s Fat Intake
February 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet You may think your dog’s pudgy rolls are adorable, but a veterinarian will assert that an overweight dog is at greater risk for health problems relating to joint strain, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer and canine diabetes. Controlling your dog’s weight is one of the most important things you can do as [...]
Dogged by Obesity Exercise With Your Dog
December 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Man’s best friend is battling one of man’s worst enemies — obesity. Up to 40% of dogs in the U.S. weigh too much. Like people, overweight dogs are at risk for health problems, from arthritis to heart disease. This is one challenge you and your pet can face together. Research suggests people who exercise [...]
