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The obesity epidemic is spreading to our dogs and cats

February 2, 2014 by Dr. Dym

The obesity epidemic is spreading to our dogs and cats

With the recent arrival of the New Year, one of the biggest resolutions animal guardians will often make is to help their pets lose or at least maintain their weight. Obesity is not only an epidemic problem in people, but increasing numbers of pets are also falling victim to this dangerous disease. Similar to people,… [Read more]

Filed Under: Pet Health Tagged: nutrition, obesity

Preventing obesity in your dog or cat

October 10, 2013 by Jennifer Simms

Preventing obesity in your dog or cat

Obesity is at an all time high in the United States today. According to the 2013 American Heart Association statistics, 154.7 million adults (20 years and older) and 23.9 million children (2-19 years old) are overweight or obese. In an effort to lower these numbers, we are told to exercise, eat more greens, and limit our intake of… [Read more]

Filed Under: Common Pet Conditions Tagged: obesity

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