Did your little Checkers get Chubby this Holiday Season?

We all expect to gain a bit of weight over the holidays - and our pets are certainly gain some pounds too. Table scraps, leftovers and all the yummy little dog treats that they have received ~ you can bet he or she has packed on a few. Controlling your pet's weight is a critical part of taking care of your pet and their health.

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), it has been estimated that approximately 45% of dogs and 58% of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. Most pet owners don't even realize it until it is totally out of control.

The American Kennel Club warns that excess weight endangers the heart, lungs and joints and makes a dog more susceptible to other ailments such as diabetes and arthritis. Pets that stay at a healthy weight live longer and with less disease than overweight pets.

As with any health issue for you or your pet awareness and early detection of weight problems is crucial. By recognizing if your pet has a weight problem, you could save his/her life! Ask your veterinarian to determine the best weight and diet plan for them!

One simple thing that you can do is to feed your dog low calorie dog treats. Dog treats that are organic/or gluten free dog treats or sugar free treats are the best dog treat for a dog whose battling the bulge.

It's a New Year soon and there's no better time than now to help your Pet Lose Weight!