Why Doggy Paddle Is Shifting Those Canine Calories
One in three dogs are now overweight, and swimming lessons are helping paunchy pooches shed the pounds.
As we're told numbers of fat pets are soaring... Key 103's been given access to a swimming service in Manchester which is helping huge hounds fight the flab
Experts say one in three dogs are now overweight and are dying early because of it
According to the PDSA, the causes of pet obesity are fairly straightforward: pets are being fed too much and exercised too little.
K9 Swim hydrotherapy centre in Clayton Bridge, has seen an influx of obese dogs - and offers sessions to help paunchy pooches shed the pounds.
Hydrotherapist Marti Wood, explains that, in terms of how much energy dogs use, a five-minute swim is equivalent to a five-mile walk.
Canine hydrotherapy also involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment for joint problems.