• Don’t Let Your Pets Become Overweight!

    Posted on July 8th, 2013
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    Did you know a very large number of pets are overweight?

    You may think your cat or dog looks cute with a few extra pounds on him but this can truly affect your pet’s health and happiness.

    It is important to keep your pets healthy and avoid medical risks. One important and extremely effective way you can do this is by monitoring what your pet eats. Here are some helpful tips for maintaining your pets’ diet:

    • Provide more smaller meals for your pet rather than one or two large meals.
    • Take away the self-feeders. Having food set out for your pets all the time is just asking for your pet to overeat and gain weight. Feed your pet at appropriate meal times.
    • If your dog is begging for food, pet him instead. All your dog really wants is attention. Avoid the connection between begging and receiving food. Especially from the dinner table!
    • Get some exercise! Providing routine exercise for your dog is a great way to keep his health up and stay in shape.
    • If your dog acts hungry, provide a small snack for him. For example, instead of filling a cup of his kibbles and pouring it into his bowl, just give him 10-15 kibbles instead.
    • Provide your pet with veggies as a treat. If your dog is like ours, he’ll eat anything! Try giving him some baby carrots, broccoli, celery or asparagus.
    • Always provide fresh water for your pets. We suggest having multiple bowls and dishes of water throughout the house. If you have cats and dogs, make sure you provide your cats with small bowls on counters or high up places your dogs cannot reach.

    Do you have any tips for feeding your pets? Please comment and share with us at our blog!

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