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How Many Calories Are Burned in a Fast Walk?

How Many Calories Are Burned in a Fast Walk?

Walking is an outdoor or indoor activity that can be enjoyed by nearly everyone. Whether you're doing it for health benefits, to lose weight or to enjoy the changing seasons in your neighborhood, find out how many calories you're burning during those...

How Many Calories Should a Horse Be Given a Day?

How Many Calories Should a Horse Be Given a Day?

Horses are large animals and many of them are very athletic. This means they need to get plenty to eat in order to maintain their weight and to provide their bodies with energy so they can do their jobs. Most horses will eat throughout the entire day...

How to Calculate Caloric Requirements of Cats

How to Calculate Caloric Requirements of Cats

A cat's caloric intake is determined by her weight, as well as by the kind of food the cat eats. Dry food and canned cat food contain a different number of calories. According to TalkToTheVet.com, a cat should consume 30 calories per pound of her body...

High Protein Low Calorie Dog Food

High Protein Low Calorie Dog Food

While most people are well aware of the importance of high-quality, low calorie dog foods due to the obesity problems in canines, the importance of having a good quality high protein food is often overlooked. Dogs can handle much more protein than humans...

Healthy Cat Weight

Healthy Cat Weight

As it is with humans, it is important to keep our pets at healthy weights. The average healthy weight of a cat varies upon its stage in life and living situation.

How to Help a Feline Gain Weight

How to Help a Feline Gain Weight

While more cats are overweight than underweight, there are plenty of felines that struggle to put on pounds. It may be that the cat is a recent rescue or it is overcoming an illness. Or it may be nothing more serious than the cat being a finicky eater...

Weight-Loss Strategies for Cats

Weight-Loss Strategies for Cats

Weight gain and obesity are major concerns for pet cats in the United States. More than a quarter of cats are obese or are likely to become obese, according to Dr. Rebecca Remillard of PetPlace. Overweight cats can have difficulty breathing, walking and...

How Much to Feed a Dog That Weighs 350g

How Much to Feed a Dog That Weighs 350g

Knowing what to feed a dog that weighs 350g (12.3 ounces) depends a great deal on the breed/body type and age, as well as the general health, of the puppy involved. A small-breed puppy at 350g would probably be fully mature and eating solid food. On the...

How to Get Your Dog to Lose Weight

How to Get Your Dog to Lose Weight

Just as in people, obesity can cause serious health problems in dogs. Getting your dog to lose weight, however, can be a big challenge. Dieting is hard enough for people, but at least we understand what we are trying to accomplish with the diet. Your dog...

How to Feed the Race Sled Dogs

How to Feed the Race Sled Dogs

Hi! I’m Lachland Clarke on behalf of Expert Village. I would like to invite you to visit our website at www.teamclarke.org. They are going to bark extra because they don’t know you. About a half hour to feed and water. One scoop per dog? Yeah...

How Many Calories a Day Is Right for a Dog?

How Many Calories a Day Is Right for a Dog?

Dogs require a certain amount of calories based on energy levels, breed and size in order to maintain a healthy life. Most commercial dog food lists its nutritional information, as well as suggested feeding guidelines, on the packaging. The packaging...

Healthy Diet for Dogs

Healthy Diet for Dogs

When it comes to man's best friend, a healthy diet is extremely important. As with humans, a healthy sustained diet can increase the life of your dog. It will stay healthier with few health problems. In addition, the dog will be much more active into the...

Pregnant Cat Nutrition

Pregnant Cat Nutrition

Just like a human, a pregnant cat will go through some important changes. She will start to eat more and she will gain weight. During this period, it is important to help her have a nutritious diet without letting her become obese.

How to Make Your Dog Gain Weight

How to Make Your Dog Gain Weight

Dogs vary in body type and weight much like humans do. Dome dogs are overweight, some dogs are too thin, and some dogs hold an ideal body condition. Some dogs are designed to be naturally thin, but too thin can be unsightly and unhealthy. Encouraging a...

Hyperactivity & Canine Nutrition

Hyperactivity & Canine Nutrition

When a dog is hyperactive or stressed, it is vitally important to make sure the animal's diet is nutritionally balanced. The nutritional needs of a hyperactive dog increase due to excess energy and stress. Overactivity in a hyperactive dog actually leads...

How to Get a Chihuahua to Lose Weight

How to Get a Chihuahua to Lose Weight

Chihuahuas are small, cute dogs that are full of personality. What they may lack in stature, they can definitely make up in attitude. Because chihuahuas are not typically the types of dogs who will become agility masters or will go jogging with their...

How to Feed a Puppy With a Broken Jaw

How to Feed a Puppy With a Broken Jaw

Owning a puppy with a broken jaw can be a difficult experience. The most basic aspects of caring for your puppy, such as feeding, bathing and grooming, are much more challenging when your furry friend is suffering from such a traumatic injury. Providing...

Weight Loss Diets for Cats

Weight Loss Diets for Cats

Obese cats run a greater risk for developing diabetes, arthritis, liver disease and other health problems. An overweight cat has a shorter life span than a healthy cat as well as a lower quality of life. Most feline weight issues can be controlled...

Natural Balance Diets

Natural Balance Diets

Natural Balance diets for pets are well-known solutions to unusual pet dietary needs. Made with natural, healthy ingredients and fortified with vitamins and minerals, these pet foods are designed to address all aspects of feline health. For more unusual...

Canine Diabetes Treatment

Canine Diabetes Treatment

A diagnosis of diabetes means that your dog's pancreas isn't releasing enough insulin to metabolize the sugars in his food. His increased blood sugar levels can lead to serious complications and even death. Diabetes is most frequent in older overweight...

How to Feed a Cat With a Broken Jaw

How to Feed a Cat With a Broken Jaw

Caring for a cat with a broken jaw can certainly be a challenge. Even the most routine parts of pet ownership, such as feeding and grooming, are much more difficult when a beloved pet has such a devastating injury. Making sure your cat receives adequate...

Is There a Dog Food Without Corn Meal?

Is There a Dog Food Without Corn Meal?

Corn meal can be found in many dog foods. Some dogs need a diet without corn meal to remain healthy. If they know what to look for, consumers looking for corn meal-free dog foods have options available to them.

What to Feed a Dog to Help Him Gain Weight

What to Feed a Dog to Help Him Gain Weight

Weight loss is not uncommon in dogs, especially after they have suffered an illness or an injury. Many times food intake needs to be increased or a change needs to be made to help the dog gain weight. In some instances, supplements or help from the vet...

How to Keep the Family Pet From Suffering the Wintertime Blues

How to Keep the Family Pet From Suffering the Wintertime Blues

Humans aren't the only living creatures that suffer from the wintertime blues. Shorter daylight hours and longer nights can make for restless family pets as well. Colder weather and more hours of darkness take some adjustment on everyone's part. A pet...

What Makes a Cat Lose Weight?

What Makes a Cat Lose Weight?

Making a cat lose weight is not an easy task. It may take several months before pounds are lost in a healthy manner, but your diligence will result in a healthy and happy cat for years to come. Check with your veterinarian before beginning any weight...

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