Is your pet a little on the chubby side? Are you worried about his gradually increasing waist-line? Whether your pet has a little extra around the middle, or you’re just looking for the best ways to keep your pet healthy, … Continue reading
Pets, just like humans, have different tastes, allergies, and sensitivities to foods. With the growing obesity epidemic in the US, it’s important to pay close attention to what our pets are eating on a daily basis and it all starts … Continue reading
Christmas is a time of giving, and most of the time that is a great thing. Unless you are giving too many treats to your pets! It can be easy to increase treat-giving during the holidays because you want to … Continue reading
A recent article written by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association entitled “Pudgy Pets Pose Problems for Vets” is a good reminder for all of us to continue to monitor our pet’s weight. Obesity in dogs and cats is a continuous problem … Continue reading
Alison Sweeney of the popular reality show, The Biggest Loser, has decided to take on obesity in dogs after a visit to the veterinarian from which she learned that her Boston Terrier was overweight. Similar to the human population, obesity … Continue reading
We all want to show our pets how much we care about them. Unfortunately, many times we show it with food. Pet obesity has become a huge issue in the last several years (no pun intended), and had led to … Continue reading
Trupanion advises pet owners to pay close attention to their pets’ weight. (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 2, 2010 — Pet insurance company Trupanion has released a list of obesity-related claims the company received since 2008, stating that obesity in pets is … Continue reading
Do you or someone you know have a brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog? Flat-faced breeds have more difficulty breathing and cooling down because of the anatomy of their heads. The design of the head actually allows water to evaporate more quickly off … Continue reading
In a recent article from the LA Times, a Dutch study revealed that overweight dogs tend to have overweight owners. According to the study, dogs seem to take after their owners whether they are couch potatoes or regular joggers. However, … Continue reading
Every year, we go through the same motions of planning New Years resolutions for ourselves: lose weight, eat healthy, travel, spend more time with friends and family. However, what many people don’t realize is that their pets may need some … Continue reading
