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Pet Obesity Awareness Day, Wordless Wednesday Edition

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In support of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, we created an infographic with some thought-provoking facts and figures on the pet obesity problem in the US. We plan to create a second infographic this month highlighting reader tips & advice for keeping their pets fit as well as featuring some inspiring before/after success stories. In the meantime, please help us address the pet obesity problem and SHARE this infographic with your friends & fellow dog lovers – especially those that may have a pet that is overweight. This is such a costly, yet solvable problem! Let’s all get off of our butts and workout with our mutts!

Click here to learn more about how you can participate in the 2013 pet obesity survey conducted by Dr. Ernie Ward and the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention.

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  1. Jen K 10/08/2013, 9:22 pm

    This is a great info-graphic! We’re very conscious about keeping Moses and Alma lean – it’s easier on their joints, which are typical problem areas for giant breeds. And with Moses’ health history (spinal surgery), it’s best to keep him lean so he can move around easily.
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    • steve 10/09/2013, 5:24 am

      So true and good for you. Dogs (and humans) with injury histories or prone to injury should stay as lean as possible. It becomes even more important as they age.
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  2. Kristin 10/08/2013, 9:26 pm

    Great message and we will share your infographic. My dogs are a breed prone to leg problems, so we are extra conscious about weight for that reason and the many others.
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    • steve 10/09/2013, 5:23 am

      Good for you and thanks for sharing. You should consider some of the other types of exercises (core, balance, strength) which can help dogs who are prone to leg injuries. Check out our FitDog Friday series for some ideas.
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  3. Tenacious Little Terrier 10/08/2013, 10:10 pm

    Great infographic. Mr. N gets weighed weekly and I try to keep him a tad underweight.
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  4. BoingyDog 10/08/2013, 10:26 pm

    Awesome infographic! Will be sharing…and enjoying!
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  5. Ann "Paws" Staub 10/08/2013, 10:54 pm

    Great job on the infographic! What a great way to spread the message.
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  6. Bethany 10/09/2013, 12:12 am

    Love this infographic. Our household falls into the category of humans who struggle with weight but dogs that do not… I wish I had someone doing my portion control and exercise regimen for me!!! 🙂
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    • steve 10/09/2013, 5:19 am

      Have your dogs dole out your food 😉

      Keep exercising with your dogs and make small adjustments to what you eat and you will be fine.

      Have you read Peggy Frezon’s new book, Dieting with my Dog Guide to Weight Loss & Maintenance? It is full of tips for humans and dogs.
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      • Bethany 10/09/2013, 8:09 am

        I don’t have Peggy’s new book yet but, sadly, all the tips in the world won’t help me. I’m a fitness professional so I know my issue is a lack of self-discipline. But with my dogs holding me accountable, I’m always moving for and with them- usually with a cupcake in hand, though! 🙂
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  7. maggie 10/09/2013, 3:06 am

    Love the info-graph and just shared it via google +. I am always concerned with Maggie’s weight and try to get her running when we are out on walks.
    Maggie
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  8. Sue at Talking Dogs 10/09/2013, 4:27 am

    Great infographic! And your site is telling me that my comment is not long enough to publish. What’s up with that?!
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  9. Jen 10/09/2013, 6:09 am

    Love this info-graph! The numbers are outrageous! I’m hoping one day there will more pets in the slim and trim category rather than the overweight category!
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  10. Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom 10/09/2013, 6:37 am

    Good Morning! Great infograph!! I will be sharing sometime today.

    As you know from our past conversations, Callie and Shadow are maintaining their weight loss of last year. I need to write that post, too — just haven’t had a chance to do it — which reminds me that I need to change something in the petsmove diary.

  11. Sand Spring Chesapeakes 10/09/2013, 6:58 am

    This was a great message, will be sharing. You did a excellent job on it!
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  12. Roxy the traveling dog 10/09/2013, 7:25 am

    Great info graphic. I hate seeing obese dogs, makes me feel so bad for them.

  13. Flea 10/09/2013, 9:48 am

    What a cool infographic! Your statistics make me sad. More people have dogs than kids? That’s heartbreaking. Obesity is heartbreaking, too, but that just stuck out.
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    • steve 10/09/2013, 2:08 pm

      Don’t be sad about it. A lot of it is to the secular nature of our human generational time periods and how that impacts birth rates and family makeup. Besides, it is kind of cool that dogs are such an integral part of the American family.
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  14. Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom 10/09/2013, 10:25 am

    I’m about to write a new post concerning the pet obesity awareness day, but it’s going to be a take on the opposite end of the scale, per se…pet weight loss. If you’ve seen my latest Facebook status update, you’ll know what I’m talking about.

  15. Smilin' Jake Peaboo & his momz, Beverly 10/09/2013, 10:33 am

    GREAT graphic! Shared with all Jake’s fans!
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  16. emma 10/09/2013, 12:21 pm

    Love the infographic, I’m sharing!
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  17. Paula 10/09/2013, 2:22 pm

    thanks for sharing such an important message. too many pets are obese, i see many as a pet sitter. a good diet and exercise are necessary for body, mind and spirit!
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    • steve 10/09/2013, 3:35 pm

      Sure thing, thanks Paula. Please share and let others know about our site. Have you joined PetsMove.org yet?
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      • Paula 10/23/2013, 3:54 pm

        i will be more than happy to share and i haven’t joined pets move. i will check it out, thanks.
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        • steve 10/23/2013, 4:28 pm

          Thanks Paula!

  18. Paws and Pedals (Kate & Scooter) 10/09/2013, 4:23 pm

    Love the infographic. will definitely have to share it. Like that you go straight to people’s concern about $$$$ to create a reaction – ie. how much you would be saving if you didn’t overfeed your dog. Definitely a different angle from all the rest. Well Done & Happy WW
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  19. Nailah Bone 10/09/2013, 4:41 pm

    Very interesting! Thanks for sharing all this info with us. I love how you present all the facts 🙂 Happy WW!
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  20. Jackie Bouchard 10/09/2013, 5:16 pm

    Great infographic. Tried to share it on Facebook but it just spun and spun and wouldn’t take me to the ‘share’ page, darn it. Will share on Twitter!
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  21. Talent Hounds 10/09/2013, 6:22 pm

    Love the message. Shared it too and linked to you and PetsMove. Maybe cross link with us too X TH

  22. Dogs N Pawz 10/09/2013, 7:27 pm

    Great infographic! Love it!
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  23. houndstooth 10/09/2013, 7:51 pm

    What a fantastic info graphic! I really love how you did this!
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  24. Michelle Liew 10/09/2013, 7:54 pm

    Misty is having her weight monitored and will certainly want to read this! Thanks for sharing it with us!
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  25. DogTread 10/09/2013, 8:46 pm

    Way to go! Great job getting the message out!

  26. Francesca Villa 10/11/2013, 5:08 am

    Great infographic! Now there is no excuse for dog obesity!!
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    • steve 10/11/2013, 5:23 am

      Agreed. There is no reason for so many chubby puppies- not when it costs them years of their life and their owners lots of money!

      Have you joined up at PetsMove.org? It is our new community where people can track their dog’s activities, compete for prizes, and get advice from other members.
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  27. Kelly 10/11/2013, 4:32 pm

    When I adopted my dog, he was pretty chunky. We always joke that he must have only eaten cheeseburgers in his last home, because after we got him, he lost 10 pounds in about four months while free-feeding! All it took for him was getting active and eating as much good food as he wants. I certainly understand that it’s not always so easy and not every dog is so lucky, but it really drove home how much influence we have over this problem just by what we offer our dogs. Is it basically “junk food kibble” or is it good food? Do we love by playing fetch or by snuggling on the couch? That’s most of the battle right there.*

    *Says someone who is eating Boo Berry cereal while typing this comment!
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    • steve 10/11/2013, 5:55 pm

      Totally agree.

      Proper exercise and proper feeding amount and food quality are the keys to having a healthy and fit dog. Check out the Slimdoggy app in the App store and the Slimdoggy calculator on the right side of our website to make sure you are feeding proper amounts of the right stuff.
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  28. Cattle Aussies 10/13/2013, 5:18 pm

    This is such a great infographic! Thanks for sharing and we support that dogs need to be fit %100!
    Mom says she wants us to live forever, so she keeps us very fit! 🙂

  29. 2 brown dawgs 10/16/2013, 5:50 am

    Very nice info graphic! Good information.
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