Diet and nutritional status are crucial to your dog's general health. Unfortunately, many pets are overweight – much like their owners. And like their owners, pets are not as healthy when they are carrying too much weight. Chubby dogs often suffer from arthritis and heart disease. If you are concerned that your pet is overweight, here are some ways you can evaluate your pet's body condition.
It is estimated that 40% of dogs and cats are obese in the U.S. Why are there so many fat dogs and cats?
Studies show between 25 and 40 percent of all American household pets are overweight or obese. This information was provided by Veterinary Pet Insurance, the nation's largest pet insurer.
Even though your dog is a little chubby, some homemade dog treats may brighten his day. here are some dog treat recipes...
There are many reasons why pets (and people) become obese, but the two main reasons are: our pets eat too much and do not exercise enough. If the extra weight amounts to more than 15 percent over the ideal...
The primary causes of obesity in dogs are overeating and lack of exercise. When regular caloric intake exceeds the energy burned, the excess is stored as fat on your dog.
In the United States, pets and their owners have one thing in common: too much food and too little exercise. Many pet owners don’t monitor their pets’ weight and succumb too often to animals that beg and...
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