Celebrity Fitness Trainer to Help Fight Pet Obesity

Celebrity Fitness Trainer and Dog Owner Gunnar Peterson Teams Up with the Alliance for Healthier Pets to Save Pet Lives

Chubby pets are no laughing matter. Obesity affects nearly 50 percent of the total pet population and can lead to serious conditions including heart disease, arthritis and a shortened life expectancy. That’s why celebrity fitness trainer Gunnar Peterson and the Alliance for Healthier Pets are encouraging people and pets to hit the “Training Room” on a new website.The “Training Room” is a virtual fitness destination that features the first people and pet fitness video as well as downloadable weight management tools for cats and dogs. During the month of May pet owners can also find 24,000 veterinary clinics across the country armed with educational materials on weight management, including over 250,000 special $25 (£16) rebates available to help with the cost of Hill’s Prescription Diet pet food.

“One of the biggest myths among pet owners is that food equals love,” said Gunnar Peterson. “Healthy treats in moderation are okay but unfortunately many pet owners unknowingly are harming their cats and dogs by rewarding them with people food.”

Did You Know…

– One ounce of cheddar cheese fed to a dachshund is the equivalent of an
average woman eating two and a half hamburgers
– One cup of milk given to a cat is the equivalent of an average woman
eating four and a half hamburgers or five chocolate bars!

You can find these and many other tips and tools for pet weight loss on PetFit.com. Look in the Training Room for all the videos, and look at the Alliance page for a downloadable brochure on pet weight loss.

Highly Recommended: This could be the most important link you EVER click as far as your dog’s life is concerned – see why….!

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