In a nation where obesity is one of the biggest social issues we are currently facing, these shocking statistics highlight the alarming fact that being over-weight or obese has transcended from adult to child and now even to our pets!
67% of adults are over-weight and obese, 1
24% of our children are obese, a further 2
15% are over-weight and a shocking
50% of our pets are over-weight! 3
With debilitating and serious implications of carrying this excess weight for both humans and animals, including a lack in energy, a slower metabolism, pressure on joints and potentially, more seriously, respiratory failure and even heart disease, the need and importance of healthy living for the entire family has never been more apparent.
So how can you keep pets healthy and trim?
To trim down your pet, reducing portion sizes is a simple start and maintaining a regular exercise regime is also crucial, however sometimes this just isn’t enough. A pet can struggle to lose excess weight despite exercising and dieting as their major organs, such as the heart and liver, cannot cope with the increased strain and do not function to their optimum level. The fat burning enzymes are then not produced as efficiently and your portly pooch keeps his paunch!
A kick start is what they need and Trim Boost may offer the simple boost to help them back on the road to being slim, trim and healthy!
Did You Know?
A simple game of fetch could burn up to 350 calories per hour, not to mention helps to tone legs, arms and tums!4
1 in 4 owners admit to never exercising themselves or their dogs!
If you dread the gym and can’t commit to a sport, your pooch could be your ideal keep fit companion!
With another New Year approaching make a resolution you will keep to get fit with your family pet and live a healthier and happier life together! Join PETSERCISE, initiated by The Pet Health Council, it is an excellent way to promote the health and well-being of both pets and the owners.
DOWNLOAD THE BOOKLET FOR MORE EXERCISE IDEAS, WWW.PETHEALTHCOUNCIL.CO.UK AND CHANGE YOURS AND YOUR PET’S LIFE TODAY!
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1 Article: British people have ‘worst diets in Europe’. Publisher: Ian Morgan. 24dash.com 11.10.06
2 Article: Fat Britain, Tackling the obesity epidemic. Publisher: Claire Bates. Daily Mail, Mail online 25.10.06
3 Article: ‘Fat Pets’. Publisher: Andrew Wilson, Orchard Veterinary Centre. BBC.co.uk. Inside out, East Midlands 07.03.05
4 Article: ‘How to turn walkies into a real work out’. Helen Tither. Manchester Evening News 20.12.05
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