Summer is the perfect season to spend some time with your canine companion! With the nice weather and the seemingly endless possibilities, the sky is the limit! But beware: summer will be over in the blink of an eye. Here are ten tips to making the most out of your summer with your furry friend! […]
Is Your Puppy at Risk for Heart Disease?
With the 14% of the dog population suffering from some form of heart disease, your much-loved friend may be at risk. Millions of dogs suffer from different types of heart disease leading to heart failure, and because it often goes undiagnosed, the problem only gets worse. According to Nick Kramer, a representative of VPI Pet […]
Got Pudge? 50% of Our Pets Do
Some Dogs and Cats are Cuter When Overweight, But is it Healthy? Ever since the ban of trans-fat in New York City, conquering obesity in humans has won a major battle, but what about your pets? In 2008, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Study found that 50% of cats and dogs in America are […]
A “Healthy Pet Nation”
“Michael Torchai is proud to announce the next phase of his “fitness for all” philosophy – the launch of ‘Healthy Pet Nation’.” Trainer Michael Torchai Works Out A Healthy Pet Nation As one of the most successful celebrity trainers in Hollywood, Michael Torchia has spent over 25 years of his life trying to bring the […]
Going for the Gold with Olympic Pets – Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics
Shawn Johnson is an experienced gymnast with a beautiful Golden named Tucker Johnson. The pair met when Johnson’s family picked up Tucker from a family in nearby Nevada, Iowa who had a baby and could no longer keep Tucker in the house. The two quickly bonded and now Tucker is the perfect workout companion. “I […]
Getting the Fat Off Naturally
Obesity, defined as an increase in body weight at least 15% above what would be normal for the size of the pet, is a medical problem. Proper diet and exercise can help significantly. Any program must begin with a veterinary visit to make sure that other problems that contribute to weight gain, such as […]