Category: Animals
Are we killing our pets with kindness?
Pet charity PDSA has today released survey findings that highlight the growing problem of obesity in British pets. With a third of British dogs now overweight and one in four cats piling on the pounds, owners appear to have become lazy with their pet care. One cat called Amber in the survey used to weigh 7.1kg, exceeding her weight by 63 per cent. She was put on a slimming regime and has already lost 1.23kg, but still has a long way to go.
Perhaps it is poor education and people are simply not being given the correct advice when choosing a pet that is best suited to them. For example, if you work full time and have a small garden buying a breed of dog such as, a retriever would probably be a bad choice, where as a pug which requires less exercise may be more suitable. Also treats should be kept to a minimum, as any extra food will mean extra exercise is needed otherwise it won't be burnt off and your pet will get fat.
Vet Sean Wensley mentioned in the article that they are even noticing a rise in small pets such as, hamsters becoming obese. I think that the survey results definitely link in with the growing number of overweight humans within the UK - obese humans are creating obese pets. But this could easily be changed by altering your pet's eating habits and exercise regime and by doing so may even help combat the growing number of obese humans in the process. If dog owners are taking their dogs for more/longer walks then they will too be improving their exercise regime.
So maybe we should have a think the next time we let our cats have the leftovers off our plate or forget to take our dogs out for a walk, we are doing them more harm than good and in the long run they will thank us for it.
Danni
It's a dog's life......
We are delighted to be working with Retrieva, a GPS tracking collar for dogs. It is a subject close to our hearts in the Ascent Reading office and as dog lovers we couldn't have wished for a more fitting client. Anything that helps to keep our furry friends safe and secure gets our vote!
Whilst researching doggy news in the press this morning I came across a story in the Metro about Tosca the blind bichon frise. Poor little Tosca fell 30ft into the sea while his horrified owner stood watching, completely helpless as he vanished underneath the water. However hope was not lost - to the rescue like the UK's very own David Hasslehoff, builder Matt Darlington dived in to retrieve the little pup. Without a second thought Matt risked his own life to help save Tosca and gave him the kiss of life.
This had us discussing how highly valued our canine companions are in the UK and that they really do quickly become part of the family. The Retrieva tracking collar can help ensure that your dog is not one of the thousands reported missing or stolen each year and gives that added peace of mind when out walking in an unfamiliar or wooded area.
Although I think in Tosca's case a pair of arm bands could have come more in handy....
Danni
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