Her owner Bill Deller's set up a regimen that included daily two-mile runs and a switch from canned to dry dog food. She wouldn't eat it at first she was looking for more,'' he says. Some pets are especially prone to obesity, particularly those that have been neutered and those living in apartments. She adds that even regular pet food can keep your furry friend trim. It's not so much what people are feeding their pets as how,'' she says.
Experts say pet obesity worsens as food gets tastier and busy owners grow lax.
With dogs, exercise can be increased through longer or more frequent walks. Cats are less likely to embrace such a program, but some enjoy strenuous play, and others can learn to walk on a leash. The earlier you start, the easier,'' says Churchill, who takes one of her cats on walks. The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.