Came across this story on the web, and thought I should share it with all you.
I don't know about you, but to me that looks more like a pig,than a dog!
What?
60 percent of dogs are obese and 75 to 80 percent of cats are overweight. Many of the dogs are experiencing health problems like humans are such as, heart disease, breathing difficulties, diabetes, strokes and arthritis. This causes their life span to shorten.
Why?
Many owners are being blamed for taking their dogs on shorter walks, and rather than encouraging physical activity, they just throw some more food, and give them more treats.
What to do?
- Dogs should be walked at least two times a day for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Physical activity is a must, play with your dog when ever you can.
- Don't overfeed your pet! Like humans, animals have certain calorie needs. Ask your vet for more info.
Although this story has not much relevance to health and fintess of humans, it does illustrate the current obesity epedmic in USA. As people are getting fatter, so are their pets.

