Has one too many lazy summer days left your pooch packing a bit of a paunch? Is your hound looking a little round? Does his belly rival Buddha's (or maybe Jack Black's)?
Well, we've always been one to embrace our canine's copious curves, but if your portly pup's more Perez than Paris then your dog may need some weight loss help.
Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons are simple: too much food and too little exercise. Just like humans, packing extra pounds can negatively impact the functioning of the lungs, put extra strain on the heart and create severe joint problems. Just a few extra pounds affect your pup's daily activities such as walking, standing and even sitting and can shorter their life span.
The good news is that we've got the insider's track on new fitness equipment and healthy foods to help pudgy pooches beat the bulge and live longer, happier lives.
GoDogGo
You may be a couch potato but now your dog doesn't have to be. GoDogGo is the first and only automated fetch for Fido, providing hours of healthy exercise and enjoyment for your pup. From the remote control, you can set GoDogGo to launch every 7 seconds or go to manual mode and launch a new ball with the touch of a button. Available at PetGadets.
Walky Dog Bike Unit
Get outdoors while the weather is still warm with the Walky Dog Unit. The bike attachment enables you to hit the open road with your dog safely: allowing riders to keep both hands on the bike, while keeping your dog at a safe distance from the wheels. The lightweight unit can be disconnected in less than one second, and can double as a lead if desired. Installs in fewer than 5 minutes and can be moved to other bikes with ease. Available at PetGadgets.
Triple Crown Far Fetch
Launch balls farther than ever before with the new Far Fetch. The handle is ergonomically designed and the telescoping arm offers four adjustable lengths for variable distance throwing. Now it's easy for anyone to pick a ball off the ground without bending over and throw it up to the length of a football field for excellent cardio action! Available at Dog.com
Blue Dog Bakery Premium Natural Low Fat Dog Treats
We know it's hard to resist those big hungry puppy dog eyes – but one second on those doggy lips will last a lifetime on those doggy hips. Let your dog indulge sensibly with Blue Dog Bakery low-fat snacks in peanut butter or cheese flavorings. We bet he'll never know the difference. Available at Amazon.
Hill's Science Diet Light
You are what you eat so if you want to be lean, you've got to eat lean. Science Diet Light Adult dog food has fewer calories and fat and increased fiber to help dogs keep their weight down. It also provides great taste as well as the complete and balanced nutrition adult dogs need. Available at Amazon.
