| > | | | | Putting your pet on a fat reducing diet and increasing |
| Dog obesity is a national epidemic, just as it is with | | | | exercise, as prescribed by your vet, is the best way |
| ourselves. We have to relearn fitness and health and | | | | to show your love to your pet. There are several |
| apply it to our pets also, to give them a chance of a | | | | high protein, low fat organic dog foods available |
| healthier, happier life. | | | | specifically for your dog's health. Check the labels |
| Dog Health Diet | | | | carefully and make sure you buy the best organic |
| An overweight dog does not look healthy, and this | | | | dog food you can afford, with the highest amount of |
| only occurs because of overfeeding, not because | | | | organic ingredients and low fat content. |
| they choose this lifestyle. It is only through | | | | Elimination of bad high calorie treats and table scraps |
| overfeeding that we make this happen to our pets. | | | | is the easiest weight loss for dogs tip there is. Extra |
| DISEASES CAUSED BY DOG OBESITY | | | | calories from treats pile up quickly. Choosing the |
| If you want to learn about weight loss for dogs, the | | | | wrong type of high fat, high calorie treat for your |
| first thing you should do is consult your vet and get | | | | dog is not a good practice, so be aware of the |
| his approval and advice. That said and done, there | | | | difference between good and bad treats. Choose |
| are many reasons and tips to help you achieve the | | | | healthy! |
| goal of a healthy pet. | | | | TREATS |
| Obesity in our pets is ultimately our responsibility. | | | | At 40 kcals is KARMA ORGANIC DOG TREATS |
| After all we are in control of their nutrition. It has | | | | Bonz treats for small dogs 70 kcals |
| become an epidemic that is associated with our own | | | | Milk Bone Dog Biscuit - one large 115 kcals |
| "couch potato" lifestyle. There are many problems | | | | Fresh Carrot - baby size 3 kcals |
| that can be caused by obesity in our dogs which can | | | | Green Beans - 1 cup canned (this in my girls favorite) |
| be prevented if they are fed an all natural healthy | | | | 25 kcals |
| organic diet. Some of these ailments (which mimic our | | | | Air popped popcorn (1/2 ounce) 54 kcals |
| own problems with over indulgence) include: | | | | 1 slice Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza (NOT RECOMMENDED) |
| JOINT AND WALKING DIFFICULTIES - this is due to | | | | 259 kcals |
| added weight and stress put on joints, bones, and | | | | 20 Dorito brand chips (NOT RECOMMENDED) 260 |
| muscles. This can cause back problems, hip dysplasia, | | | | kcals |
| lethargy, and aggravation of arthritis. | | | | At 17 kcals is: MOTHER NATURE NATURAL DOG |
| HEART AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES - Obesity | | | | BISCUITS |
| causes extra stress on the heart and lungs, making | | | | At 45 kcals is: SOLID GOLD NATUR-BONE BISCUITS |
| them tork harder than a dog that is physically fit. | | | | At 50 kcals is: INNOVA HEALTH BARS - SMALL SIZE |
| DIABETES - This is more prevalent in obese pets. | | | | Oreo Cookies - 2 (NOT RECOMMENDED) 130 kcals |
| LIVER DISEASE - This is also associated with obese | | | | McDonalds Quarter Pounder with cheese (YUCK!) 525 |
| pets. | | | | kcals |
| SKIN PROBLEMS - Being fat causes difficulty in your | | | | A kcal is a kilo calorie per unit or calorie as we call it in |
| pet's grooming ability. Just as overweight humans | | | | every day terms. |
| have trouble reaching their feet to tie their shoes | | | | (A 20 pound dog needs 690 kcals daily for optimum |
| when a fat belly is in the way, a dog can't reach all | | | | health.) A few Doritos here, a Oreo cookie there and |
| areas that need self cleaning. Dirt and bacteria can | | | | sharing a Quarter Pounder will equal your dogs total |
| become embedded in fat rolls and cause infections. | | | | calorie need for a whole day. This on top of his |
| STOMACH PROBLEMS - There is a painful and life | | | | regular dinner is simply unhealthy and easy to change. |
| threatening condition, called pancreatitis, which is seen | | | | Sometimes, just eliminating the unhealthy treats and |
| more and more in obese pets. | | | | going on a daily walk is all that is necessary is helping |
| Just as the above diseases mimic our own obesity | | | | your pet become fit and energetic again. |
| related problems, they are curable or preventable if | | | | Our bond with our pets is extremely special, so |
| you keep your dog healthy, active and fed nutrionally | | | | always remember that you speak for your pet and |
| premium dog food. | | | | give him the best that you are able. |
| WEIGHT LOSS TIPS FOR DOGS | | | | |