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There are no square pets - Pet Obesity

12/8/2016

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According to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP): An Estimated 58% of Cats and 54% of Dogs in the United States are Overweight or Obese. 

Is your pet overweight or obese? When you feel your dog's ribs, they should feel like the back of your hand. Layer of skin, thin layer of muscle, and then ribs you can easily feel. If you feel a little extra pudge, or your dog's waistline is not tucked in, your pooch is overweight. 

APOP also provides this though provoking info: 

"Did you realize a 12 pound Yorkie is the same as an average female weighing 218 pounds and a 14 pound cat is equivalent to a 237 pound man? Did you consider that a 90 pound female Labrador retriever is equal to a 186 pound 5’ 4” female or 217 pound 5’ 9” male or a fluffy feline that weighs 15 pounds (DSH) is equal to a 218 pound 5’ 4” female or 254 pound 5’ 9” male?"

From providing caloric needs for your pet, to helpful handouts and information to helping you shed the pounds off your pet, APOP has many resources. To visit their website, please click their logo below. If you feel your pet may be carrying around a few extra pounds, please don't hesitate to stop over and we can get you on the right path to a healthier pet. 

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James Moses link
2/24/2018 05:48:01 am

The population of roly-poly pets continues to balloon around the planet. But the fact of the matter is, this additional weight is associated with various lethal health conditions. By evaluating the body condition score, a pet owner can conclude whether his darling is bloated or not. An unbalanced diet, inactivity, overfeeding, health indisposition- are the major conditions that contribute to pet obesity. Well, if your pet is broad in the beam, then you should consult your veterinarian in order to give your pet the necessary balance that is highly required for a healthy living. Thanks for sharing a great thought on pet obesity.

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