We all want to make sure we’re supporting our senior pets as they get older, but there are a few myths that persist about what is nutritionally appropriate for senior dogs. Myth #1: Seniors need lower protein diets It’s true that we used to be instructed to lower protein when dogs get older, but current… Read more »
Posts Categorized: obesity
Great Post About How to Tell if Your Dog is Overweight
Just stumbled upon this great post and wish I had written it myself. Do you know how to recognize if a dog is overweight? So many dogs are overweight that it starts to look “normal” – check out these great tips for how to determine what is lean vs. underweight, or “solid” vs. fat. http://www.successjustclicks.com/fit-fido-or-fat-fido/
A Simple Formula for Getting the Weight Off Your Dog or Cat
By Dr. Becker Banfield Pet Hospital recently released their State of Pet Health 2012 Report, and the news isn’t good. In fact, it’s extremely troubling. Chronic diseases in cats and dogs have risen dramatically over the last five years. The report is a compilation of medical data from about 2 million dogs and over 400,000… Read more »