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Pet Weight
How Many Calories Does Your Dog Need?
If you’ve put your pet dog on a low-calorie weight loss program, understand their energy needs. Most grownup, indoor, spayed or neutered dogs have low energy necessities. Their weight loss plan must incorporate a small number of calories.…
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Too Much Kibble!
If you’re free-feeding your cat by leaving kibble in their dish all day, you are putting your pet at risk. To begin with, you’re exposing that kibble to additional oxidation and contamination. Second, you’ll have no control over your cat’s…
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Feed Carrots To Your Dogs
Carrots make great treats for a dog who find it difficult to lose weight. They are low in calories and most dogs enjoy their great crunch. Use baby carrots if possible. Sometimes, large carrots may become a choking hazard. Carrots are high…
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Gradual Weight Loss
If you feel that your pet cat is getting too chubby, consult your veterinarian and carry out a weight-reduction program only under the direction of the expert. Don’t put a cat on a sudden starvation diet or your pet will develop a risk of a…
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Probiotics Help Obese Dogs
The global prevalence of obesity is higher in older pets, reaching approximately 50% of the total pet population across all age groups. New research from the American Society for Microbiology shows that probiotics can reshape the gut…
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Offer High-Protein Snacks
Who can resist the appeals for treats and table scraps made by those puppy eyes? But, say veterinarians, this leads to obesity in pet dogs. If your canine baby has a begging habit, use automated feeders set to dispense food four to six…
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Swim With Your Pet
According to research published in the ‘American Journal of Public Health’, people who have dogs have as much as 77% higher odds of getting enough physical activity as compared with those who don’t have dogs. Swimming is an excellent,…
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How Cats Get Fat
Cat owners want their pets to be happy, but providing an abundance of food and snacks can have unintended consequences. A new study from the University of Illinois looked at what happens in the digestive system and gut microbiota when cats…
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While Choosing Dog Food…
Check with your vet to find the best food based on your dog’s age, size, activity level, and any particular health needs. While choosing a dog food, read the ingredient list, keeping in mind that ingredients are listed in order of quantity.…
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Stop Free-Feeding
Free-feeding means making food available to your dog at all times and your pet can eat whenever they choose. It’s a bad idea because you can’t manage their nutritional intake. They will start overeating even out of boredom, which can lead…
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