National Canine Weight Check Month.

The National Canine Weight Check is an effort to raise awareness about the health complications that may be faced by overweight dogs and help owners determine if their dogs are at risk. Throughout the month of February, they are encouraging owners to get a free weight check for their dogs at a participating vet's office. The event is supported by the American Kennel Club Humane Fund and by thousands of veterinarians across the country, through a sponsorship by Pfizer Animal Health. You can find out more information about the program, including a list of participating vets across the country.

They have also provided you with the BARC (Body Assessment Rating for Canines) quiz at their website: www.stopcanineobesity.com. In my years of working with dogs, I have seen so many over-weight dogs, and cats. Obesity does not discriminate. Remember, human food is not good for your dogs. There are many recipes for homemade dog food and treats. I have over 100 of my own. I am going to start ending each post with a recipe. I feed my dog BilJac dry kibble, brown rice, boiled chicken and grated cheddar cheese. Brown rice has more fiber than white, but you can use white.
www.stopcanineobesity.com