National Canine Weight Check
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Are our pets really that fat? Statistics show that there are 54 million overweight pets in the United States alone.
In February 2008, veterinarians across the United States will be participating in the first-ever National Canine Weight Check. This is a health initiative to educate dog owners on how to identify a healthy weight for their dogs so that owners can begin to take important steps to avoid the serious health risks associated with canine obesity. While many dog owners realize canine obesity is a serious condition, some owners may not be aware that their dogs are overweight or obese, or they may not understand that obesity can have serious health implications including heart disease, arthritis, skin conditions and breathing problems. Obesity can also worsen the signs associated with pre-existing diseases.
Dog owners are invited to bring their pets to a participating veterinary practice in their area during the month of February for a free weight assessment, including breed-specific information. Owners will also receive information on the serious health implications of canine obesity, along with a mail-in postcard for a free gift.
For information on participating veterinarians in your area, please visit www.stopcanineobesity.com