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Not only are humans gaining weight, but pets are too.  Teddy is only a virtual pet so doesn’t have the same worries that real pets with weight problems may have, but we realise how difficult it is what with the plethora of tasty treats on offer these days.
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Losing weight is not something that you can do overnight, and is something that you have to work on for a long while.  It's not only increasing the amount of physical activity, it's about reducing the intake of food and also thinking about the quality of food that you meet.  However, it's easier said than done.
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With so many pets now obese, it makes you think and question why so many pets are now overweight.  Some would argue that the pet obesity epidemic has come about as a result of the human obesity epidemic – i.e. as humans move less and consume more, pets have less exercise and are given more food in an attempt to comatose them into submission (Teddy: so we don't ask for more walks). 
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However, if we then suggest that the root of pet obesity stems from humans inactivity, then that still leaves the question about why are humans getting bigger?  The rise in obesity is an international issue, and it can't just be that that they are all developing bad habits, there must be something more to it.  And pets can't simply be eating more food, has something changed to the nature of pet food?
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Just by saying this, I know that many pet food product providers will be shaking their heads and disagreeing, but it is by asking these questions that we can have an open and honest debate about what is really going on.  The quality of Pet food products are much better than they used to be, and manufacturers have gone a long way in providing low-fat options which are tastier and healthier; but could more be done?
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The My Pet Friends pet directory doesn't have a personal trainer for pets listed as yet, but with the way things are going, it's only a matter of time before we see pet nutritionists, pet trainers and pet health advisers.
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Come back and see us again soon,
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Kitty & Teddy
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Pet product of the month
We just love the Henry’s Paw Print Square dog beg – chic and practical, a must for every dog in 2011.  Find it at www.petsathome.com
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Pet tip of the month
Shimla Patel, Birmingham: If your cat or dog tends to find a spot to sit in every room and claim it for themselves – the right hand side of the sofa, the end of the bed, the mat in front of the fire - buy them a small bed for each room so they know that’s their space.  This will also prevent any domination issues from arising and stop them from thinking they are in charge.