If there was any question that the average Canadian’s daily habits have had a negative effect on their overall health, the answer now seems to be all too clear. A landmark study released earlier this month by Statistics Canada reveals that Canadians of all ages are alarmingly heavier, wider and weaker than they were nearly three decades ago.
Many domestic pets are overweight or obese. Overweight dogs and cats are at greater risk for a wide variety of health conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, back problems, and skin problems.
If your dog starts packing on the pounds, you take him for walks to get him moving. With cats, it's more difficult. If your cat is gaining too much weight, here's what you can do to help.
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