Does My Pit Bull Look Fat To You?: Dog Health Information

Title:Does My Pit Bull Look Fat To You?: Dog Health InformationWord Count:482抯Summary:Let face it, we love our pets. Sometimes that love can lead pet owners to pamper their petsjust a little too much when it comes to food and treats. This over indulgence has the sameeffects on our pets as it does on us when we over eat or snack a little too often, we get fat. Ifyou add in not getting enough exercise, then it is a problem compounded.Yes, pets too can suffer from being obese. Statistics show that one in four pets weigh in theoverweight or obese categor...Keywords:Does My Pit Bull Look Fat To You?: Dog Health Information抯Article Body:Let face it, we love our pets. Sometimes that love can lead pet owners to pamper their petsjust a little too much when it comes to food and treats. This over indulgence has the sameeffects on our pets as it does on us when we over eat or snack a little too often, we get fat. Ifyou add in not getting enough exercise, then it is a problem compounded.Yes, pets too can suffer from being obese. Statistics show that one in four pets weigh in theoverweight or obese category. It is a problem which carries a lot of health risks to our fourlegged loved ones, and it is a problem that we as owners must handle.

As a Pit Bull owner, I know first hand how good it makes your pet feel to get those specialtreats, and how hard it is to not give them when it results in getting the loving look that onlyyour Pit Bull can give. I also know as a Pit Bull owner that this particular breed needs a lot ofregular exercise. Pit Bulls are very athletic and energetic by their very nature, and if they do notget enough exercise they are not happy. The dog also runs the risk of being overweight, whichputs him at risk.揥 抯I realize that some Pit Bull owners would ask, hat the worst that a little weight coulddo??Well the answer is that a little weight would do no harm, but if left unchecked the weightgain could quickly put your Pit Bull into the obese category. Some of the common ailmentsbrought on by canine obesity are heart problems, arthritis and even diabetes. An overweight petis also more susceptible to a hip condition known as dysplasia, as well as problems with theback and joints.抮By now you e probably glancing over to your Pit Bull trying to quickly gauge if your pet is抰within acceptable weight limits. Glancing isn going to give you an accurate answer, but if抎 抯you like to do a quick home pet obesity test, then here how to do it.First, get your Pit Bull to stand in front of you, and look at him from above. Your Pit Bullshould have the shape more of an hour glass than say, an ocean liner. A dog with rounded out抯sides is certainly getting into the obese range. You should also be able to feel your dog ribs抰 抰easily. Don press hard on your beloved pet; we don want to hurt him.抯Keep regular vet appointments for your Pit Bull, as your veterinarian will also be checking yourpet weight. Your veterinarian can also advise you on how you can get your pet back intooptimum shape should he weigh in a bit too much.Title:How To Get Affordable Hmo Health InsuranceWord Count:323Summary:Are you looking for an affordable HMO health insurance plan? HMO plans, also known asHealth Maintenance Organizations, provide policyholders with a list of doctors from which thepolicyholders can choose their own primary care provider, also known as a PCP. The PCP isusually a general practitioner or family doctor. Once the policyholder has chosen his PCP, hecan see the PCP for general concerns, and be referred to other doctors for more specializedhealth care. Those polic...Keywords:How,to,Get,Affordable,HMO,Health,InsuranceArticle Body:

Are you looking for an affordable HMO health insurance plan? HMO plans, also known asHealth Maintenance Organizations, provide policyholders with a list of doctors from which thepolicyholders can choose their own primary care provider, also known as a PCP. The PCP isusually a general practitioner or family doctor. Once the policyholder has chosen his PCP, hecan see the PCP for general concerns, and be referred to other doctors for more specializedhealth care. Those policyholders with HMO plans can pay a lower monthly premium thanks tothe contracts between the HMO and the medical providers. In some cases, policyholders mayalso be required to pay a low co-payment for services.Before you begin your search for an affordable HMO health insurance plan, there are threeagencies you should contact:抯 抯Your state department of insurance. Your state department of insurance will be able to抯tell you whether or not the insurance company from which you may purchase your HMO healthinsurance plan is licensed to do business in your state. If it not, choose another healthinsurance company.The Better Business Bureau. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) will be able to help you findany complaints that have been filed against the insurance company from which you maypurchase your HMO health insurance plan. Knowing these complaints is essential to determinewhether or not the health insurance company handles problems in a timely manner, as well asfairly and satisfactorily.An independent research company. Independent research companies research variouscompanies, businesses, products, etc. They are a third-part company, which means they have nopersonal connection with what they research; therefore, the reports are honest and accurate. Anindependent research company will help you find the financial rating of the insurance companyfrom which you may purchase your HMO health insurance plan. The financial rating tells youhow financially strong the health insurance company is ?or is not.Title:The Ideal Fitness Activity: WalkingWord Count:483Summary:How anyone can get fit easily by doing what comes naturally - get out walking!Keywords:Fitness, health, exercise, walking, weight lossArticle Body:In an ideal world you'd be able to eat all you wanted, do as little exercise as you felt like andmove around just by flicking a switch.

And if you chose to sit in front of the TV all day stuffing yourself with cakes and ice creams, itwouldn't make the slightest difference to the way you looked or how you felt.In an ideal world, you wouldn't have to worry about your lifestyle. You'd look and feel great allthe time.Meanwhile, in the real world, huge numbers of adults and children are obese or overweight.According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Sciences, heart disease kills nearly onemillion people every year.There are many reasons for this. The time spent watching TV is just one. Working for longperiods at a computer and an increasing reliance on the car are others.And if, like many, you know you're not as active as you should be, you may come out in a coldsweat every time the dreaded word 'exercise' is mentioned.But here's the thing, you don't need to worry. There is an activity you know only too well thatoffers the perfect solution to being unfit. It's called walking!Just imagine for a moment what the ideal fitness plan would look like:1 It would be easy to do and enjoyable for its own sake2It would provide a wide range of health benefits like:- Reducing the risks of heart disease, diabetes and minor illnesses- Controlling or reducing your weight- Reducing your blood pressure- Reducing your risk of injury- Reducing stress and improving your sleep- Improving your posture3It would be cheap and wouldn't involve the purchase of lots of equipment4It would be flexible enough to adapt to the time you have available5It would put you in control of your body and your life.Walking is ALL of the above. It's the IDEAL solution to the problem of inactivity.It can be your solution.You can stop your body going into further decline just by walking a bit more each day. All youhave to do is increase the amount of walking you already do on an average day to 21 minutes(or 30 minutes over 5 days a week).Then you need to do it regularly, making it part of your daily routine.And that's all it takes to achieve a basic level of fitness!

The wonderful thing about walking for fitness is that you can do it anywhere: at home, in thegym, in your local neighborhood or, for the more adventurous, in the great outdoors.And it's all FREE.You were made for walking. Make it what you do best and make your body your best friend!In the real world, walking can get you fit. It's the ideal way to survive fitness.So what are you waiting for? Get walking ?!(c) 2006 All Rights Reserved