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Wendy Diamond Gives Us the Lowdown on Overweight Pets
We all know that a healthy diet and lots of exercise is the key to good health. And as you may expect, the same goes for our pets! One of the judges from Greatest American Dog, Wendy Diamond, recently made an appearance on the Today Show and explained how to tell if our pets are overweight.
Are You Buying It: 50 Calorie Packs for Dogs?
What will they think of next?! Your eyes aren't fooling you, those are 50 calorie snack pouches for pooches. Filled with a perfect portion of 90 percent lean beef Pup-Peroni, it helps you be confident that you're not going overboard with the indulgences (and even offers a packs per day per pound of dog chart).
New Year’s Petsolution: Portion Control
Just because your pet eats it, doesn't mean he's hungry! Many vets will recommend feeding a cat or dog at least twice a day and checking with the label on the packaging for portion guidelines based on your pet's weight. Although my pup scarfs down all his food in seconds, my vet did mention that I should remove any unfinished portions after 20 minutes to prevent him from overeating from the trough.
To the Rescue: Counting Calories for Dogs
Just like people, pups that take in too many calories per day tend to gain weight! FitSugar tipped me onto a handy chart that lists the calories in over 125 common dog food brands. If your pooch could stand to lose a few, in addition to increasing her exercise, reconsider the nutritional value of the food she eats.
The Scoop: Slentrol, a Weight-Loss Drug for Dogs
If your pooch is overweight, there's a drug on the market to help him get rid of those few extra pounds. Packing too much weight can affect a pup's heart, coat, joints, breathing, and activity level. It's estimated that about 17 million dogs in the US are overweight or obese, making it an all-too-common problem for our pets to face...
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PetSugar's Street Team: Cube
This post comes to us from our Community Member WizeFroggy.
There is an awesome new pet product that you have to check out. It's called Cube.
Pampered Pals: A Bag Divided
While I can't say I'm a fan of the backpack, my shoulders appreciate any pet carriers with wheels. When walking long distances, it's the best way to tote a pet with minimal strain on my back. Even though the Trolley Bag ($178) is too big to vertically fit under the airline seat, I love the divider allowing you to pack two tiny pets or tote bowls and other key essentials under (or over) the adjustable shelf for other trips with just one furball.
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