Obesity : The old Indigo Ranch is a centre for dogs suffering from obesitysuffering obesity

A programme (low-calorie diet, sport) is put in place during 04 weeks and it costs some 600 euros to their owners.

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In order to encourage and motivate the dogs, they are offered multiple rewards: adapted treats, hot tub sessions… Just like in France, more and more dogs (and cats) are overweight in the United States. According to a study conducted by Pfizer Animal Health some time ago, out of 47% of obesity cases observed by vets, only 17% were recognised by the owners of the animals
concerned. According
to Kristen Frank of the ASPCA, the creation of a weight-loss centre for dogs is… stupid. “Too often, owners treat their pets like people. If your dog is too fat, take it for a walk, that’s enough,” she said in the columns of Time, which reports on the opening of this centre in the United States. It should be noted that liposuction
is a technique also used on dogs suffering
from obesity! Obesity
is not only a question of aesthetics. It can be the cause of many health problems in dogs and cats who suffer from it.