Obesity

Short and simple this morning.  I want to dig deeper into this subject but that's not happening today.  Maybe soon.

Check the following charts to see if your dog and/or cat is overweight.

If so, do something about it.  Look at their food and treats for calorie content and lower it.  Take them for a walk.  Or two.  They'll live longer and happier at a healthy weight.  Their joints won't have to carry extra pounds and their hearts work harder and they'll feel better all round. 

I've been following Obie on FaceBook as his new mom has done a wonderful job with this precious boy helping him lose weight.  He is a standard dachshund that reached the weight of 77 lbs.!  He is currently 56.14 lbs. and dropping.  Here's a link to his FaceBook page:  Obie