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 As the nation piles on the pounds, so do our pets. Podgy pooches and curvy cats are increasing in number - and the UK now tops the poll for the unhealthiest pets in Europe. But almost half of our nations cats and dogs are overweight and recent research suggests that 15% are actually clinically obese.
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So, what can you do about it? Well, veterinary clinics across the country are well aware of this problem and are offering advice and help for pet owners. Call in to your local vets practice and see what they can offer. Many offer pet weight assessment or health checks and plenty of help on diet, nutrition and exercise, but can also advise you on healthy pet treats and healthy pet food.
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When it comes to exercise for your pets, it's never easy - because, it's going to involve you to do some exercise too! You can take your dog for long walks, and play more with them when at home; but what do you do with a cat?
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Carla James, a petsitter from Hampshire, gave my pet friends, a few ideas as to how we can overcome this problem and help out our pets:
“ dogs can quickly get used to a regular walk, by gradually extending your walk you can provide your dog with more mental stimulus as well as a physical workouts. Both cats and dogs can be made to work for their treats, for example by using a treat ball - this is a ball with holes in it, in which treats can be pushed through, the pet then has to work to get at the treat. Cats also love chasing fluffy feathers attached on the end of a length of string, chasing torch lights, and playing on scratching posts and towers.
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Pet rabbits kept as house rabbits as opposed to outdoor can easily become obese because they may have less open space to run around. Warm houses, also encourage rabbits, cats and dogs to lounge about and take it easy - just like we do.”
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