Dog Obesity: A Problem of Epic Proportions
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you who you’ll become” is a proverb often quoted. Unfortunately, this truth also applies to Man’s Best Friend. Americans are increasingly struggling against the battle of the bulge, and it’s not just humans being afflicted. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 52.5 percent of dogs were overweight […]
Obesity Robs Quality Of Life From Dogs
From shreveporttimes.com Question: How can I tell if my dog is overweight? Answer: Well, at least you’re paying attention to the issue. Many dog owners do NOT pay attention to their pet’s weight. According to Dr. Ernie Ward, a veterinarian who in 1995 established The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 45 to 50 percent […]
Got A Portly Pup?
If you like The Dog Files please join our Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/dogfiles Also, follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dogfiles By Jane Geelan-Sayres for NBC DFW Just like people, obesity can also be a problem for pets, veterinarians say. Veterinarians at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences agree obesity in […]