Is Your Pet Obese?

Hello OH Members,

A recent study has found that American dogs and cats are facing an obesity epidemic of their own.  OH Magazine would like to hear from you.  Is your pet Obese?  If so, are you guilty of feeding your favorite companion table scraps and treats on a regular basis?  Would you like to see nutritional labels with caloric information on the packaging of the foods you buy for your pet?   Do you have any tips for getting your pet healthy?  Share your stories and photos (if you like) of your pets here.   Your responses may publish in OH Magazine or on ObesityHelp.com.

 

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My husband and I have one minature pincher and two Bengal cats.  All three used to be overweight.  The min pin was overweight because my mother-in-law would let all of the dogs lick all of the plates and dishes from every meal!  Since my husband and I got married and the dog was no longer living with my MIL, she's lost weight and is now at a very healthy weight.

The cats were slightly overweight, and my oldest (8 years) was having urinary problems and the Vet prescribed a urinary cat food.  We put the cats on a raw diet, using a recipe from a Bengal cat breeder.  They've dropped their excess weight and have more energy than ever.  The transition was a bit difficult, but it was the best decision we ever made when it comes to their food.  We're no longer spending $100 on prescription cat food every month, and we're not having to shell out $300 for visits to the Vet, medications, and testing every couple of months.

It kind of reminds me of my surgery--I was forced to start eating only the right things and got healthy.  Now that we're feeding the animals food that their bodies are designed for, they are healthy as well.