‘He raids the bin and eats the cat’s food!’ – the dangerous rise in obese pets

‘He raids the bin and eats the cat’s food!’ – the dangerous rise in obese pets

A 39-year-old dog walker from Mottingham, south-east London, Mary says that Blue is on a calorie-controlled diet and regularly walked.“Being at home has made owners more likely to give pets a little bit of what they’re having,” says PDSA vet Lynne James.

Alton Brown put himself and his dog on a diet. Then, he ate her food

Alton Brown put himself and his dog on a diet. Then, he ate her food

“As someone who’s as into food as I am, I had not given a lot of thought to what a dog/pet needs; there are very specific things to maximize their metabolism and overall health and keep their weight down,” said Brown, who has now partnered with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive.

Medium Breed: Dachshund Dog

Medium Breed: Dachshund Dog

Other behaviours associated with hunting include barking and scratching in the bottom or digging, which might be minimized when the dog has an okay place for digging such as a sandbox or mulch bed.The Dachshund requires moderate exercise.Maximum Life Expectancy.

UK's fattest dog loses half his body weight thanks to life-saving diet

UK's fattest dog loses half his body weight thanks to life-saving diet

At the start of his weight loss journey with Edward’s other spaniels Archie and Tilly (Picture: My Family Vets/SWNS)The pup had piled on the pounds through eating lots of human food, including his beloved cakes and biscuits, but Edward got him on to a specially-tailored canine diet food regime.

Chunky dog Claude drops five stone revealing 'cheeky' personality

Chunky dog Claude drops five stone revealing 'cheeky' personality

His new owner, dog warden Mel Herbert, helped him shed the extra weight after she felt her heartstrings pulling her towards the sweet guy.Claude now (Picture: Mercury Press)‘The first time we brought him to the vet,’ recalled Mel, ‘she was horrified, and now they can’t believe the transformation.

Dog who weighed the same as a baby elephant sheds half his body weight

Dog who weighed the same as a baby elephant sheds half his body weight

As well as his weight issues, the 10-year-old pup was dirty and matted (Picture: RSPCA/SWNS)An older dog, ten-year-old Trojan is described as a ‘loveable bear’ who needs a home that can keep his previous health issues and age in mind when taking him on.

Sausage dog who was so obese she couldn't walk loses half her body weight

Sausage dog who was so obese she couldn't walk loses half her body weight

The sausage dog had piled on weight after her previous owner became ill and could no longer take her on walks (Picture: Mercury Press & Media Ltd)Being rescued and rehomed by Jean may have saved her life.

Chunky pug’s owner hits back at people who accuse her of overfeeding him

Chunky pug’s owner hits back at people who accuse her of overfeeding him

His owner Chloe Brittain, 23, from Cardiff, Wales, said: ‘After the attack, he was left traumatised and didn’t want to go out on walks.‘We try to walk him twice a day and people don’t understand the reasons why he put on all this weight so quickly,’ said Chloe.

Dog who looked like a 'balloon on legs' put on a diet and rehomed

Dog who looked like a 'balloon on legs' put on a diet and rehomed

Lily had difficulty breathing and moving, and even had sores on her belly because of how it dragged on the floor as she walked (Picture: RSPCA / SWNS.COM)An over-fed and under-exercised dog who was so chunky she looked like a ‘balloon on legs’ has been rehomed by the RSPCA.

Chubby dog transformed as 5k runs help him lose 4kg

Chubby dog transformed as 5k runs help him lose 4kg

His new owner said: ‘When I used to pick him up, he was like a big, heavy marshmallow’ (Picture: Mercury Press)A bichon frise who weighed a whopping 13.5kg looks completely different after going on a diet and getting plenty of exercise.

Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life

Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life

Weighing your dog’s food can help you regulate their weight (Picture: Getty Images)Use feeding guidelines as a starting point for how much to feed your dog, but you might need to change food type or the amount you feed to maintain a healthy weight as your dog gets older, or depending on how much activity they get.

Dog doubles in weight and can only walk for 10 minutes after lockdown

Dog doubles in weight and can only walk for 10 minutes after lockdown

Geraldine, a full-time carer for her son, Harley, 15, and also mum to Redley, 22, and Lewis, 17, said: ‘It’s awful for Paolo, he struggles to walk longer than 10 minutes.

Dogs getting fat in lockdown with London pets putting on most weight

Dogs getting fat in lockdown with London pets putting on most weight

The average dog has put on half a stone during the course of the pandemic (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)The average dog has put on almost half a stone since the pandemic began with pets in London gaining the most weight, new research suggests.

Enormous dog who was too obese to stand transformed by £18,000 life-saving diet

Enormous dog who was too obese to stand transformed by £18,000 life-saving diet

Bertha was too big to walk, so Meredith started her off on an underwater treadmill (Picture: PA Real Life) With the vet agreeing Bertha could not undergo surgery to fix her leg until her weight was under control, Meredith devised a weight loss programme, supported by gentle exercise and thyroid medication.

Super slimmer dog regains weight in lockdown as swimming lessons are cancelled

Super slimmer dog regains weight in lockdown as swimming lessons are cancelled

In 2016 he lost 40% of his weight (Picture: Shaun Fellows /PDSA/Caters News) ‘I do allow him a little treat, especially with being back at home more.

Valentine’s day pets: Pet parents make Valentine’s Day special for their pooches

Valentine’s day pets: Pet parents make Valentine’s Day special for their pooches

Although furry friends are pampered throughout the year by their parents- this Valentine’s Day- they are in for umpteen kisses, gifts, cute candlelight dinner and more.“My baby Ken will get a gift hamper which will have his new eating bowl, a fancy collar, a bed, chewy and soft toys.

Are Rottweilers unsuitable as pets? Experts weigh in

Are Rottweilers unsuitable as pets? Experts weigh in

The news of two pet Rottweilers mauling a 58-year-old worker to death in a farm near Chidambaram, in Cuddalore district, last week has sent shock waves through people.Manoj Poovanniyil of the kennel, Rottweiler Chennai, says, “Every dog and breed is different and people should do their homework thoroughly before taking them home.

From smart planning, extra food to pet-friendly accommodations, pet parents take road trips with safety checks amid pandemic

From smart planning, extra food to pet-friendly accommodations, pet parents take road trips with safety checks amid pandemic

And while our furry buddies need a change of scenery as much as we do, there are a few ways to make road trips with pets safe and fun amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

More people are adopting furry companions amid the pandemic

More people are adopting furry companions amid the pandemic

According to shelter homes, pet adoptions – especially for indie dogs – have risen in the second half of the pandemic, though abandonment still continues.Adoptions on rise Since July-Aug. Kaveri Rana Bhardwaj, President, People For Animals (PFA) Gautam Buddh Nagar, says that while abandonment cases rose amid the pandemic initially, adoptions have increased now.

Obese beagle who had to be carried on walks goes on raw diet and loses two stone

Obese beagle who had to be carried on walks goes on raw diet and loses two stone

The 16-year-old dog was so unfit she had to be carried on her walks (Picture: Caters News Agency)‘Initially, I spoilt her with treats and more treats until I started to actually note how she wasn’t really living a quality life.