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Operation TransPAWmation Free Webinar with Vet Carol Doyle

Petmania's Operation TransPAWmation launches with FREE Webinar  Petmania has launched its fifth annual Operation TransPAWmation. The pet specialists are now inviting pet-owners to join Vet, Carol Doyle for a Pet Health Webinar when they sign up for free to Operation TransPAWmation. On Saturday, February 27th at 4pm the free webinar will go live and Small Animal Vet, Carol Doyle will share her expertise on managing pet's weight and well-being, and answer many of the commonly asked questions about dog or cat's diet, fitness...

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Una-Mulbyrne-from-Portlaoise Launches Operation TransPAWmation by taking her dog Lilly for a Walk

Petmania launch fifth annual Operation TransPAWmation

Fat cats and doggone puppy fat – Is your pet putting on a paunch? Petmania launch fifth annual Operation TransPAWmation  AS Petmania launches the fifth annual Operation TransPAWmation there is evidence that pandemic pooches have been piling on the pounds. A UK based Cat Protection charity found1 that one in five cats put on two to five pounds during lockdown. Owners and spending more time with their cats and dogs and giving out more treats. Overweight pets is nothing new, according to the 2018 study...

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Survey shows obesity in dogs and cats is a growing epidemic

March 09, 2020 Top tips to control weight gain as survey shows 60 per cent of dogs and 40 per cent of cats are overweight Obesity in dogs and cats is a growing epidemic with almost 60 per cent of dogs and 40 per cent of cats overweight according to a recent study*. This leads to reduced life expectancy and a litany of unhealthy conditions including heart disease and diabetes in animals. Petmania Ireland conducted a nationwide survey held throughout December and January which...

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60% of Dogs are Over-weight

Petmania Launches Operation TransPAWmation as survey reveals worrying statistics [Thursday 6th February, 2020] Today, Petmania Ireland has launched its annual Operation TransPAWmation campaign in association with Royal Canin. The campaign runs throughout February and March in Petmania stores nationwide. It aims to reduce obesity in pets, encourage healthier habits and transform pet’s lives. According to Royal Canin experts, obesity in dogs is a growing epidemic with three in five dogs now overweight1. Likewise 40 per cent of cats are overweight2. Obesity can lead...

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