Obesity is not only a growing problem in people, but our dogs and cats are also at risk of expanding waistlines. We love to love our pets through food. Consequentially, pet obesity statistics are on the rise as are veterinary health problems secondary to carrying around excessive body weight. The Meowing Vet explains the health … Continue reading When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats
Want to provide the best nutrition for your pet, yet don't know what nutrients your dog or cat requires? Ever wonder why your pet needs protein and fat as part of a balanced diet? Are carbs essential to your pet? How do all the different vitamins and minerals benefit your pet's health, and what happens … Continue reading Get in My Belly!: Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats
You may have already unleashed your sexy inner Greek god or goddess by following a Mediterranean diet high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but did you know thatย omega-3 fats found in fish oil benefit your dog or cat too?! Not only can a fish oil supplement improve the quality of your pet's skin and fur, … Continue reading Nothing ‘Fishy’ About Fish Oil!: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Your Pet
Your fat cat may be contentedly singing "My Lovely Lady Lumps" to herself all day long, but you and I both know that while we want our pets to have good self-esteem,ย obesity is a health concern in ourselves as well as our pets. Obesity-complicated illnesses range from arthritis and orthopedic injuries, spinal disc disease, diabetes … Continue reading Life Hack: Pet Edition #2: Weight Loss Tricks