Dr. Jane Bicks talks about safe and effective weight loss in dogs

Help...My dog's Overweight

How To Determine If Your Dog Is Overweight
By: Jane Bicks D.V.M.


Many veterinarians believe obesity is the greatest health issue facing
America's pets.

Being overweight can cause unnecessary suffering and shortened lifespan.

Health concerns such as joint or locomotion difficulties, heart and
respiratory disease, diabetes, liver disease, heat intolerance, skin problems
and gastrointestinal disorder may occur as a result of obesity.

However, many people don't really know if their pet is overweight until
they visit their veterinarian for another reason.

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Here's How to Determine If Your Dog Is Overweight

Feel the dog's ribs with both hands.

Then take a look at him from above and from the side.


FOR AN IDEAL DOG: It is easy to feel the ribs without an excess
fat covering. Viewed from the side, the belly is tucked up.
Viewed from above, there's a noticeable waist in front of the hips.





FOR AN OVERWEIGHT DOG: It is difficult to feel the ribs with an
excess fat covering. Viewed from the side, the belly has minimal
or no tuck. Viewed from above, there's no waist in front of the hips.





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If Your Dog Is Overweight...Here's What You Can Do

Canine Zone Can Help Overweight Dogs

Canine Zone is a revolutionary new weight loss food based on
Dr. Barry Sears Zone Diet of 30% protein, 30% fat and 40% carbohydrates.
It will help your dog achieve a balance so his body can operate at
its maximum efficiency and shed unwanted extra pounds.

Most dietary products currently available on the market sacrifice your
dog's nutrition. Canine Zone provides your dog the right nutrients
they need and because of the special ratio of protein to fat to
carbohydrates, allows blood sugar levels to stay at a more constant level.


Go here to Find Out More About the Canine Zone


Also Check out:

Dr. Jane's Low Fat, All Natural Doggie Treats Here




Here's What One Happy Customer had to Say:

Dear HealthyPetNet: My 10 year old dog has turned into a puppy!
He's become a new dog for us. He is losing weight, he's not really
hungry anymore and his stools have become normal.

We started out mixing Canine Zone with canned food because that's
all he used to eat. To our delight, he picked out the Canine Zone Dog Food
and left the canned food. Thanks again! Mike C., Riviera Beach, FL


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