My Fat Dog: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life
My Fat Dog: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life
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Book Description
The first guide to help you help your best friend shed pounds and maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, and medication.
America's obesity problem isn't just a people problem-a recent survey indicated that 40% of America's pet population is overweight. And, just as in humans, obesity puts a dog at risk for serious illnesses such as arthritis and various skin diseases.
My Fat Dog tells the truth about what dogs need to stay trim and healthy:
- Healthy dogs do not need to eat every day; in general, they can abstain from food for up to five days without a problem
- Spaying or neutering may slow a dog's metabolism slightly, but it does not cause obesity
- Some "Reduced Calorie" or "Lite Diet" dog foods may actually cause your dog to gain weight
The book outlines an exercise program for your pet, analyzes which diet foods and supplements really work, and includes easy and quick tips on how to help your pet lose weight and live healthy. 20 illustrations.
About the Author
Martha Garvey helped her dog Faith lose the seven pounds Faith gained as a result of a paw injury and oversnacking. Founder of Moving Stories, Martha has written for The New York Times, Salon, and numerous websites. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.
My Fat Dog: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a Long and Happy Life,Martha Garvey,Barbara Greco,Sebastian Conley,Hatherleigh Press,1578261988,Cats - General,Diet therapy,Diseases,Dogs,Dogs - Care/Health,Exercise,Health,Pets,Veterinary Medicine (Specific Aspects),Pets / General
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