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Ways to Stay Fit With Your Dog: Canine Fitness Month

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Ways to Stay Fit With Your Dog: Canine Fitness Month

by Ashley Handy on Apr 01 2022
Did someone say fetch? That’s right, April is the perfect time to celebrate bonding with your dog all month long! April marks Canine Fitness Month, and there are many reasons as to why this is an important month to celebrate.  Keeping your pup fit and healthy is important not only for their physical health, but for their mental health as well. A fit and active dog has a longer lifespan and is less likely to develop canine obesity.
How to Prevent Canine Obesity

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How to Prevent Canine Obesity

by Ashley Handy on Oct 12 2021
What’s one of the biggest threats to your dog’s health? Believe it or not, in North America it’s canine obesity, a condition brought on by—much like in humans—a combination of poor diet and lack of exercise.  In fact, if your pup’s weight exceeds its ideal mark by even as little as 10%, they’re at a greater risk for disease and their life expectancy can be shortened by nearly two years.