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Does this Collar make my butt look big? Tips for keeping your dog fit and trim

Blogged by Tamzin on Tuesday July 31st, 2007 at 9:21 am in dog care | 0 Comments »

Just as with humans, one of the biggest health problems today for dogs is obesity.  Many owners think their pudgy dogs are adorable, when in fact they are extremely unhealthy.  Overweight dogs can develop the same kinds of problems that overweight humans can, such as diabetes mellitus, which can be very tricky to treat.  Obesity can also reduce your dog’s life expectancy.

If you are not sure if your dog is overweight, there is a very easy way to do so visually and by touch.  A dog of normal weight should have an indentation at his waistline, and his ribs should be easily felt under his skin.  An overweight dog will not have a waistline and there will be a thicker layer of fat over his ribs.

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Blogged by Tamzin on Thursday July 26th, 2007 at 9:19 am in Sponsors | 0 Comments »

Dog Breeders Gone Wild: 5 Things to Look Out For

Blogged by Tamzin on Tuesday July 17th, 2007 at 9:19 am in dog care | 0 Comments »

Choosing a Training Collar: How to Decide

Blogged by Tamzin on Tuesday July 10th, 2007 at 9:17 am in dog care | 1 Comment »

Chill Out: Keeping Your Dog Cool in the Hot Summer Sun

Blogged by Tamzin on Tuesday July 3rd, 2007 at 9:15 am in dog care | 0 Comments »