Archive for the ‘Healthy Eating for Pets’ Category

Hot Dogs

Monday, June 10th, 2013
Obie Spring 2013  photo credit Biggest Loser, Doxie Edition

Last fall I blogged about Obie, a 77-pound dachshund who had been over-fed by his elderly and infirm owners to the point that a family member arranged to have the dog removed from the home. Obie's weight loss journey is incredible: as of last week he's lost about 46 pounds (thanks to his adoptive human ...Read More...

The 77-pound dachshund

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

That's not photo-shopped: Obie is a dachshund who at one time weighed in at 77 pounds, about forty pounds more than he should. Obie's previous family was limited in the exercise they could give him, so they loved him with food instead. Thankfully, a relative stepped in and found Obie a home where he's getting ...Read More...

Going To The Dogs

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

I just read a NY Times article about the pet food/product industry. If you have a pet, especially a cat or dog (as I do), you know it's an area where people are willing to spend money. As the chief executive of the pet supplies store Petco says: "...we are in a pretty emotional category..."; ...Read More...

Happy Dog, Healthy Human

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

I'm re-running this in honor of the upcoming New Canaan Dog Days of Summer event. Bring your family and your pooches to join in the fun on Sunday, 8/29. Check out New Canaan Dog Days for more information (and to see if you can spot my little guy Riley). Usually, I spend my ...Read More...

Healthy Pet, Happy Owner

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Riley

Usually, I spend my time talking about nutrition for humans. But we're not the only ones who can benefit from a healthy diet. Our pets deserve to be as healthy as possible, and just like for their humans, that means eating right. Let's take a look at my favorite example: my dog Riley. Riley started life ...Read More...