"Biggest Loser" host, dog Winky battle pet obesity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alison Sweeney, host of the NBC network's weight loss TV series "The Biggest Loser," has worked with the show's contestants since 2007, supporting them as they drop pounds and learn to lead a healthier way of life. Now, Sweeney is taking on more weight issues by teaming up with dog food company Hill's Science Diet for the second annual Million Pound Pledge to raise ...
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UK Pet Population Shifts, Dog Population Declines and Pet Obesity on the Rise, Reports Euromonitor
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- - The role of 'man's best friend' is shifting to other animals outside of the dog population, and pet owners are also now dealing with fatter dogs and cats. Euromonitor International's ...
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'Biggest Loser' Host, Dog Battle Pet Obesity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alison Sweeney, host of the NBC network's weight loss TV series "The Biggest Loser," has worked with the show's contestants since 2007, supporting them as they drop pounds and learn to lead a healthier way of life.
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Obesity epidemic strikes U.S. pets
Kim Stevens has a problem that affects tens of millions of Americans. If left untreated, it could lead to the death of someone she loves, someone who's part of the family.
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Vets: many pets weight too much
Many dogs and cats in the United States are too fat, and veterinarians say that is causing major health problems for those pets.
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Does my dog really need daily walks?
I admire people who can complete a hectic day at the office, then hit the gym to exercise for an hour. For me, the perfect end to a busy day involves channel surfing with a cup of salted caramel ice cream and cuddle time with my dog Lulu. Alas, every vice has its price. No matter how many fun and fashionable colors I find, super stretchy yoga pants are not acceptable work attire.
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My dog’s not fat, he’s big boned
Mayor Tom Menino’s promise to help Bostonians lose a stunning one million pounds this year is at once ambitious and doesn’t go far enough. Our cats and dogs need help, too. Even as the human obesity rate levels off (35.7 percent of the adult population is obsese, according to the Centers for Disease Control), Fido and Kitty are packing on the pounds. More than half of all dogs and cats are ...
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Here Are All The Super Bowl Dog Ads + David Beckham
Let’s have a frank discussion about the ads that ran during last night’s Super Bowl XLVI. In the words of any one of the Beastie Boys, they were “aight.” No shocks, no surprises, most of them were leaked online prior to the game anyway, Matthew Broderick. And really, we don’t care about serious beer commercials or ads about mid-size sedans that will make you feel like more of a man. Nope, there ...
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Face It, Your Dog is Fat
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) estimates that 55% of dog and 54% of cats in the US are obese or overweight. That makes 93 million dogs or cats that are obese or overweight. That is a staggering fact.
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New Release Provides Easy-to-Follow Methods to Promote Health
As the U.S. population faces ever increasing obesity rates – compliments, to a large degree, of the alarming success of the fast-food / industrial food complex - a wakeup call is needed. This new book from Dog Ear Publishing provides a master plan to fighting obesity and working toward improved health. The author, a certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach and sports nutritionist, offers ...
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