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Happy Valentines Day!

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National Canine Weight Check Month

I've written about this topic in the past (here and here) and fully support the efforts of the American Kennel Club Humane Fund and veterinarians across the country for bringing canine obesity to everyone's attention. (Big props to Pfizer who, I'm sure, has a few wonderful weight loss drugs created for dogs.)

Here's the deal folks: if your pet is fat, it's your fault. A fat pet will live a less healthy, shorter life than a lean pet. You love the little bumpkis but feeding him or her high fat, high calorie meals and treats gets them fat. Unless, of course, the four legged wonder is working out like an animal.

Like the rest of us animals, dogs need a balanced diet and lots of exercise to remain healthy. Odds are, you could use a little bit of that as well. Make a family initiative - everyone gets healthy this year!