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Canine Obesity 

Our mission is to combat canine obesity by promoting healthy lifestyles, educating on nutrition and exercise, advocating for healthier communities, and providing accessible information to help pet owners keep their dogs healthy and fit.​Obesity is quickly overtaking malnutrition as the #1 nutritional disorder in developed countries. However, pet owners are the key to combating this obesity epidemic! ​Managing your pets weight is the easiest and most effective way to ensure you and your furry best friend have a long life filled with love, excitement, and companionship! ​To find out more on causes of obesity:

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Canine Obesity

Is simply defined as an extreme excess of adipose (fat) tissue beyond the optimal range

A dog who is 10% over ideal bodyweight is defined as overweight. 

A dog who is 30% over ideal bodyweight is considered obese.

Pet Obesity Statistics 2024

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40% of pets are Ideal

60% of pets are overweight or obese

Statistics. 2024. Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Available from: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/about-cvma/media-centre/statistics/

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