My Fat Dog: Ten Simple Steps to Help Your Pet Lose Weight for a long and Happy Life

by Martha Garvey, Deborah Greco (Foreword), Sebastian Conley (Illustrator)

America’s obesity problem isn’t just a people problem – a recent survey indicated that 40% of America’s pet population is overweight. And, just as in humans, obesity puts a dog at risk for serious illnesses such as arthritis and various skin diseases. Help your pooch slim down with the ten simple steps in My Fat Dog ,
• the truth behind diet dog foods
• exercises tailored or different dog personalities
• advice on teaching older dogs new tricks, fitness games, and healthy eating habits

Featuring real-life dog weight loss stories, tests to rule out serious health problems, tips from top veterinarians, and a special section on multi-pet households, My Fat Dog offers creative and entertaining ideas to help your pet lose weight and live healthy.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 2005

Reviews

[Martha Garvey]

This is actually a book I wrote, inspired by my formerly fat dog, the glorious pit beagle lab, Faith.