Time for a Pet Diet

Struggling to climb the stairs or jumping on or off the couch? Has he been sluggish and not active during the day? You've probably noticed these things about him, but haven't paid much attention to it until he physically can't climb the stairs or jump onto the couch anymore.

It's time to admit it: Otis is overweight.

You don't know how it happened, but you suppose, over time, the constant feeding and lack of exercise probably has something to do with it. Otis was a good boy, always wagging his tail and happy to see you, so you might have been slipping him that extra treat or two as well. And before you knew it, Otis went from that happy little puppy to that large ball of fluff that can't get off the couch.

Now, what do you do? Do you just let it be? Starve him? Drag him around for "exercise"? To be perfectly honest, you have no idea where to start.

But one thing is for certain. He needs to go on a diet.

Here's the question though: What diet is there for dogs? There's not exactly a "Biggest Loser" for dogs. Or is there?

Luckily enough, Science Diet has an array of pet food choices that are designed for certain pet needs. There's the standard dog food for cats and dogs, but they also have options such as Advanced Fitness and Active Longevity for an active and healthy pet.

Furthermore, they have even started their 10 Week Turnaround Challenge: sort of like the "Biggest Loser," but with pets. Start your pet with their Perfect Weight pet food and watch as your pet sheds the pounds.