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A lot has been said in the press recently regarding obesity in humans, but obesity in dogs is also a major health concern. The PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) has warned that over a third of dogs in the UK are now overweight. Obesity problems As with humans, obesity in dogs can lead...

As dog owners are becoming aware of the condition of obesity and its effect on their dogs, the one question on their mind seems to be, “What is the reason that my dog is obese?” If you have been asking this question, the answer may not be pleasant to your ears. The truth is, in the final analysis,...

When you hug your dog, do you feel its ribs? If the answer is no, your dog is probably obese! According to the veterinary charity PDSA, more than a third of dogs in UK are obese. “Fat” is no longer “cute”, even in dogs. Recent studies show that dogs are prone to diabetes, heart and liver disease,...