Nearly three-quarters of Americans are overweight or obese. Our pet dogs are trimmer, but not by much. Nearly sixty percent of them weigh more than is considered healthy.
A big reason that both Americans and their furry best friends fare poorly on the scales is that they don't exercise as much as they should. While most Americans are at least loosely aware that they don't achieve the recommended amount of physical activity, fewer likely know that pet dogs are getting similarly shorted.
And this deficiency is not canines' fault, of course. The overwhelming majority of owners dictate their dogs athletic pursuits, be it walking, jogging, swimming, or fetching.
So how much exercise should our pooches be getting? And what are the consequences if they don't get enough?
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