As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, we humans naturally tend to stay inside more often, which can lead to Winer weight gain. But did you know the same thing can happen to our pets? It's not really much of a surprise, considering they don't want to be outside playing in the cold much more than we do, and they're probably perfectly content to curl up with us by the fire with a snack on a cold evening. This, though, means that more than 50 percent of pets in the US are overweight, according to the Association For Pet Obesity Prevention. And having an obese pet means spending more money at the vet because of declining health as a result.
So with all the Winter holidays around the corner — and lots of food and gifts laying around — we wanted to highlight some tips for keeping your pets healthy, not only during the holidays, but all year round. Keep reading for advice from Dr. Denise Petryk, an on-staff veterinarian at Trupanion, a pet medical insurance provider.