Dog Owners in Denial - Find Out Why Dog Owners in Denial - Find Out Why Dr. Debra 4:00 PM [Keep this message at the top of your inbox] Newsletters To: cproudfoot9171@live [email protected] This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. One-Click Unsubscribe Dog Lovers Newsletter October 08, 2014 TODAYS FEATURE Dog Owners in Denial - Find Out Why Hi Carol, Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Pet obesity is a very real and common problem but surprisingly, many pet owners deny that their pet is obese! Ive seen estimates that say anywhere from 53% to 70% of pets in the United States are obese or overweight. That means at least every other pet in American homes is carrying extra pounds…but you can bet that every other owner isnt willing to admit this. Ive told some owners that their pet was overweight and they have argued with me. I dont point it out to be mean, but to help them help their pet. After all, if I cant be honest with them and do what is best for the pet then who can? This is such a common problem that our very own Irreverent Veterinarian wrote about it, Check out the article: The Irreverent Vet Speaks Out On Owners that Think Their Dogs are Big Boned Sometimes owners get offended because they think their pets weight is a reflection on their own. Do you agree? Here is another Irreverent Vet article you might find interesting: Dog Owners Speak out – Do Fat Dogs Have Fat Owners? One problem is that not many owners know how to tell if their pet is overweight. We have a great slide show to help you figure it out. Go to: How to Tell if Your Dog is Too Fat, Too Thin, or Just Right Here is a great article by Dr. Dr. Rebecca Remillard about obesity in dogs. She is a world-class nutritionist and has some great advice. I hope these articles help you figure out if your dog is fat and if so…give him some help. Increasing the amount of exercise in your dogs routine is one of the best ways to help an overweight pet. This means taking him for a longer walk, out for runs, or even just playing for a longer period of time. With warm regards, Dr. Debra P.S.: Does spoiling lead to obesity? In my opinion, it certainly can have an effect on your pets health. But even overweight pets deserve a treat now and again, so switch to healthy goodies like these low-calories treats for chubby dogs. Dog Tips TODAYS PET TIP What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Bone Clients often call their local emergency clinic or veterinary hospital after their dog gets into the trash and gets a bone. Bones are a bit controversial. Some bones can be fine and others can be problematic. In general, most veterinarians dont encourage owners to feed their dogs bones. Bones cause problems because they are a choking hazard and are not easily digested. Bones generally do not break down in the stomach and intestine as does food. This means that your dog may have to pass the bone fragments through his stool. This can lead to constipation, requiring a trip to the veterinarian. It is also possible for bone fragments to break off and tear the intestinal lining. Determining if a bone is a problem or not will depend on the size of your dog, the number of bones they got and the size of the bone or bones that they ingested. One small bone in a big dog is generally not a big deal. If you have specific concerns, call your vet or local emergency clinic. Give them information about the size of your dog and the number and size of bones they got. © Copyright 1999-2014 PetPlace, All Rights Reserved PetPlace | PO Box 22188 | Beachwood | OH | 44122 This email was sent to: cproudfoot9171@live This email was sent by: PetPlace PO Box 22188 Beachwood, OH 44122 We respect your right to privacy - view our policy One-Click Unsubscribe
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