The Overweight Cat: Are we Feeding Cats Too Many Treats?
A recent study by Cats Protection investigated whether cat owners believed their cats to be overweight or not. Of the 1,120 owners asked, 23% of them deemed their cats to be overweight. The true figure of cats that would fall in to the overweight category is likely to be even
Overcoming the Growing Problem of the Overweight Cat
Feline obesity is on the rise but many cat owners are unaware of just how fat a cat actually needs to be before they are considered overweight. An overweight cat is at risk of a number of health problems so it is in our best interests to help our moggies
How Much Should I Feed My Dog: Are We Feeding Too Much?
One important question we often ask ourselves as dog owners is “How much should I feed my dog?”, and with canine obesity on the rise this is becoming an increasingly important question. Every breed has different energy requirements, but even dogs of the same breed can have different energy requirements
Causes & Consequences of Canine Obesity
To promote awareness of Hill’s ‘Lose 60 tonnes in 6 months‘ campaign, we’re looking a little further in to the increasing problem of obesity in dogs. A shocking third of dogs seen by veterinarians are considered overweight. We’ve discussed the benefits of switching to a low calorie diet such as
Fighting Pet Obesity: Hill’s ‘Lose 60 Tonnes in 6 Months’ Campaign
A shocking 1 in 3 dogs in the UK are considered overweight (you can check whether your dog is overweight using our ‘Dog BMI Calculator‘). It seems that our pets are unfortunately following the human obesity epidemic. Our pets are becoming obese for the same reason we are – not
PetSci News: The Latest from the Animal World
Today we’re going to be highlighting some of the more interesting animal related articles to hit the headlines. Ok, so maybe not the headlines, but there are definitely some interesting articles here for you to read.
A Guide to Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Hill’s Pet Nutrition are currently offering a £5 off voucher for those registering with them on their website. You will need to provide your email address, as well as a few details about yourself and your pet – such as pet’s age and breed. This is likely just so they
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A New Therapy for Bone Cancer in Dogs: Oncolytic Treatment of Canine Osteosarcoma
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A New Treatment for Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy: Pexion
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Diarrhoea: Probiotic Treatment
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12 of the Best Supplements Proven to be Beneficial for your Dog
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Bute Found in Contaminated Horse Meat: Does it Pose a Risk?
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Peter Simmons said "Interesting post Viola, sounds like Shadow is much loved and cared for ..."
Viola Woolcott said "I do not agree with not holding or touching my dog during a seizure. I ..."
Viola Woolcott said "I also like to add that Shadow is a very 'fit', strong and muscley dog ..."
Viola Woolcott said "Hi there to all of you ;-) thanks for your replies. ;-) I have b ..."
Fiona Futcher said "Hi Viola, Jack has been on Pexion now for 2 weeks. He weighs 43kg and ..."