Posts Tagged ‘Dog Obesity’

As temperatures drop, many dog owners start asking the same question: is it still safe to head out for a walk? Here’s a handy infographic: The answer isn’t as simple as checking the thermometer. Cold weather safety depends on a combination of temperature, conditions and, most importantly, your individual dog. For many healthy dogs, anything […]

Is your dog obsessed with retrieving a ball? Do you spend hours at the park? If you were to visit your local park, I guarantee you’d see someone with a ball chucker and a dog spinning excitedly expecting the ball. They enjoy the chase, the serotonin, and the process of retrieving. However, have you ever […]

Previous PDSA PAW Reports have consistently found that the majority of owners perceive their pet to be an ideal weight, however in contrast, findings from their survey in 2023 show that, on average, veterinary professionals estimate that 46% of dogs are overweight. Similarly, UK Pet Food spoke to veterinary professionals, and they found that 50% […]

A veterinary nurse has a wealth of information and knowledge about pets health issues, and one of the things I see the most at the veterinary practice I work at is pet obesity. The majority of us love our pets very much, but sometimes we spoil them with that ‘little treat’ that ‘extra snack’ or […]