Many dogs in the Western World, like many humans, are now overweight, and run the same health risks because of it.

The risks are of developing serious medical conditions like cardiovascular disease (heart trouble, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteorthritis, ligament and joint problems, respiratory problems, and some forms of cancer.

These are serious problems that can not only shorten your dog's life but make its life miserable, plus give you massive vet's bills.

You can avoid these risks by not allowing your dog to put on excess weight, or, if he all ready has, then by making gradual changes in in diet and lifestyle to promote steady weight loss.