Recent studies of cats in the United States suggest that 30 to 40 per cent of them are overweight or obese. This alarming statistic may be due in part to the significant difference between the diets of even the most healthy domestic cats and those of their feral cousins and … Continue reading
At our practice a good 90% or our clients still feed their pets commercial pet food. While we can make a strong argument that home fixed meals are much better for both dogs and cats, we also understand the reality of life – that most people have neither the time … Continue reading
It took me 25 years, but I’ve finally cracked the code as to why our pets are so fat: it’s all us guys’ fault. Really, I’m not joking. Time and again I encounter overweight dogs and when I inquire as to the feeding habits it turns out that it’s the … Continue reading
Many of us are concerned about our own weight and trying to keep it under control. It may be news that there is an organization seeking to do the same for our pets. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has assembled data on the weight of cats and dogs, and … Continue reading
