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CANINE OBESITY When Doggies Need Diets by Julie Peterson
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year ago, Leroy became exhausted lifting his furry head. Today, he has energy to run, chase and play, thanks to his owner helping the 11-year-old Shiba Inu lose 14 pounds. Leroy was adopted last May by Peter Nguyen, a facilities coordinator in Bellevue, Washington. Back then, Leroy weighed 56.4 pounds—twice the recommended weight. Nguyen found a holistic veterinarian to provide an integrative support plan to remove him from danger. Overweight dogs are at risk for joint problems, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and more. According to a 2018 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 55.8 percent of dogs (about 50 million) in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. The APOP also reports that most of the owners of these dogs don’t realize or are in denial about this important fact.
Determining Appropriate Weight “A dog that is a perfect weight, you can feel the ribs, but not see them. And you have an abdominal tuck when you look from the side. From above, right in front of the hips, you can see the waistline,” says Leroy’s veterinarian, Jackie Sehn, at Mercy Vet, in Mercer Island, Washington. She points out that the dog must be touched to feel the amount of fat, especially in long-coat breeds. This evaluation can be done at home using the online Body Condition Score chart at PetObesityProtection.org. The American Kennel Club also has a weight chart for dozens of breeds that can help determine an initial goal weight, although ideal weight can vary among individual dogs. SOME OF THE BENEFITS: n A free no-obligation discussion about your business requirements n Fixed or hourly accounting fees agreed in advance and not dependent on income level n Electronically filed tax preparation, both corporate & personal n Onsite, hands-on QuickBooks training “I work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs. I am your trusted partner in success. I offer a full range of professional services at a fair price, and give you the individual attention that you deserve. Call today to schedule an appointment, mention this ad and receive 20% off your first tax preparing service.” 30
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