My Fat Dog Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a long and Happy Life

by Garvey, Martha; Greco, Deborah; Conley, Sebastian

• ISBN13: 9781578261987
• ISBN10: 1578261988
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-25
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

The epidemic obesity problem in America isn't just limited to people. As humans continue to chow down on fast food, fatty treats and sugary desserts our pets are expanding right along with us. Of course its hard to ignore those big eyes our pets give us when they beg for food, but we have to be firm -- because their health depends on it.Studies have shown that obese dogs are at risk for joint and skin problems. To keep our pets happy and healthy for a long time, we need to control their weight. Helping your pet slim down isn't all that difficult -- and author Martha Garvey will show you how.MY FAT DOG (Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight For a Long and Happy Life) by Martha Garvey deals directly with our pets' weight problem from causes to cure. More than a dog diet book, readers will learn the facts (and myths) about animal obesity and discover real solutions to insure our pets' heath and longevity.

Author Biography

Martha Garvey helped her dog Faith, a curvaceous beagle/Staffordshire mix, lose the twelve pounds she had gained as a result of a paw injury and oversnacking. Founder of Moving Stories, Martha lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with Faith (and her husband Jeff).

Deborah Greco, D.V.M., Ph.D., is a staff endocrinologist at The Animal Medical Center in New York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Find Out If Your Dog Is Really Fat	p. 1
Prepare for Your Vet Visit	p. 17
Rule Out Other Health Problems	p. 29
Learn What to Feed Your Dog	p. 35
Change How and When You Feed Your Dog	p. 51
Exercise with Your Dog	p. 61
Compete for Most Slim Dog	p. 73
Help Your Older Dog Adjust	p. 83
Deal with a Multi-Pet Household	p. 97
Maintain Your Dog's Weight Loss	p. 105
Resources	p. 109
Recommended Reading	p. 113
Photo Credits	p. 114
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