Pet Weight

If your dog begs, whines and paw at you at the dinner table, don’t oblige. Very often feeding table scraps to your pet, in addition to their regular meals, makes them put on weight. Also, not all human foods good for your pet. Use these…
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Don’t use treats. So, for instance, you’re trying to teach your dog to fetch, using food within minutes is a bad idea. Too many treats can make your pet put on weight. The reward for a proper fetch should be the toy or object you’re playing…
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Are cats getting fatter? University of Guelph researchers think so. Their findings, published in the ‘Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association’, reveal that even after cats mature from the kitten phase, their weight still…
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To reach and maintain a healthy weight for your pet needs a commitment from your whole family. A weight loss plan for your pet, however well-formulated, is not going to succeed if one family member keeps sneaking your pet extra treats.…
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Turn your dog’s favorite pastime into a fitness workout for you. When they’re chasing the ball or the disc get yourself moving, too. Quit checking your phone and, instead, work in a few lunges, squats, or pushups. You could even mix in a…
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One great way of losing weight and also helping your dog lose weight is to go on a run with your pet. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Coordinating the leash and pace and direction can be tricky and needs constant attention.…
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Many cat owners have been told their animals need several small meals a day. But research from the University of Guelph has found that feeding cats one large meal a day may help control hunger better than feeding them several times a day.…
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If you have a moderate-to high-energy dog, know that these dogs are usually very smart and they love to learn, so if you don’t give their energy an outlet, they may have behavioural issues, not to mention excess weight. Exercise is…
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Some of the problems we see in obese people also occur in overweight or obese pet dogs. There's added stress on the joints, there’s an intolerance to exercise and heat; there’s also glucose intolerance, insulin resistance. A 2022 study of…
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If your cat is overweight, and you are helping your pet to lose weight, you will probably need to give your cat diet food. When you’re introducing a new food, allow a few days for the transition. It’s best to gradually add the new diet over…
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