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Tag Archives: obesity
Obesity – helping your pet to loose weight
It is well worth involving your vets in any weight loss program you decide to implement, especially if your dog is severely overweight, as losing weight can be a hazardous process with some health risks to be considered. The main … Continue reading
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Obesity – is my pet overweight?
There are various methods of finding out whether your pet is overweight or not, including the obvious route of simply weighing your pet, but the most accurate and reliable technique is what’s known as condition scoring. This process has the … Continue reading
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Obesity – why are pets overweight?
There are two main contributing factors to obesity in pets, and they are both directly related to their owners – too much food and not enough exercise. Pet owners always bring up other mitigating factors such as neutering or ‘genetics’, … Continue reading
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Obesity – the biggest pet health challenge
Official figures from animal welfare organisations suggest that between a third and half of all dogs are now either overweight or obese, and from my personal experience in the surgery, I would suggest that these may even be conservative estimates. … Continue reading
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Pet obesity on the rise in the US
Pet obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate across the developed world, and the scale of the problem has now reached a signifciant milestone. The latest report from the Association for Pet Obesity prevention shows more than 50% of US … Continue reading
Is your pet overweight? Our new Light food could be the answer!
In my experience as a practicing vet, a significant proportion of dogs are overweight or obese – and due to the serious health problems such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes that are linked to obesity, this makes it one … Continue reading
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Is your pet overweight?
With pet obesity now one of the most important pet health issues in this country, it’s vital to know if your pet is the right size – and the best way to do this is to use a technique called … Continue reading
Mackerel morsels – a healthy treat for overweight cats
1 can mackerel in brine 1 cup wholegrain breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten Half a teaspoon brewer’s yeast (optional) Mash up the fish in a bowl and add in the other ingredients. Mix together well and then, using wet hands, press … Continue reading
A healthy low fat recipe for dog treats
These low-fat treats make an ideal substitute for more fattening snacks from the pet shop – and they’re very tasty too! ½ pint (250ml) hot water 1 beef stock cube 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 … Continue reading
Joe's top tips for reducing obesity
If your pet is overweight or obese you need to take action to avoid the risk of long term health problems. At its most simple, helping your pet lose weight just involves feeding less and/ or exercising more – but … Continue reading
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