About Overweight Dogs
Fat is not fit. As with people, overweight dogs are more prone to health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and painful joints. How can you tell if your dog's overweight? Just look at him. He should have the hourglass figure of a swimsuit model. When you look down at him, you should see a...
Feeding an overweight dogJuly 13th, 2011
DogTime takes the Eukanuba 28-Day Challenge Eukanuba recently launched their 28-Day Challenge to help dogs and their owners experience the difference that extraordinary nutrition can make. They are asking consumers to feed their dogs any Eukanuba formula for 28 days to see first-hand how a...
March 31st, 2011
Regulating your dog's weight is important. Recent studies show that 30 to 40 percent of pets in the United States are overweight and 25 percent tip the scales into obesity. Obesity, one of the most common dog afflictions in the United States, puts pets at greater risk for cardiovascular disease,...
March 31st, 2011
In the US, over 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are now estimated to be overweight or obese according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). The second annual National Pet Obesity Day Study...
March 31st, 2011
Your dog is looking at you with those big brown eyes. Your heart melts, and you reach for a treat. His tail wags, and you feel content. According to Ernest Ward, DVM, chief-of-staff at Seaside Animal...
May 30th, 2009
The signs of arthritis may be hard to spot. You might notice it takes Fido a little longer to get up in the morning and she seems to have a harder time moving around. Soon you realize that she's in...
April 24th, 2009
By protecting your dog from fleas and ticks to over exertion on you first mountain hike in the new year, keep your dog safe and healthy by following our simple springtime tips.
February 20th, 2009
Checking your dog regularly for intestinal parasites is one of the less enticing aspects of dog ownership, but a very necessary one to be sure. It's a dirty job, but it can be an important step in...
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