I got this info from the Wb TV people who are working with Purina to air this programme. I thought some members might like to listen to it and maybe report back? :-)

Pet Size Matters: How to tell if your pet is in peak condition
Log onto our interactive Web TV show to discover easy steps to keep your pet
healthy

Show date: 11th June
Show time: 12:00pm

Nearly one in three pet owners across the UK think their pets are overweight
according to a recent survey, however pet owners themselves are often unsure of
the measures they need to take to help keep their pet in shape. If you're one of
them, you need to watch this Web TV show.

Being both overweight and underweight can increase your pet's chances of
developing serious health problems. But as every pet owner will know, it can be
hard to spot the signs of weight change in our beloved animals and it's often
even harder to keep a track of their eating habits. Despite a growing number of
out of shape pets, the study carried out by PURINA reveals that almost two
thirds [60%] of owners have never considered any dietary change. *

So how do we make sure our pets stay the correct weight? Our Web TV show with
vet Zara Boland and animal behaviourist Professor Peter Neville will include
simple steps you can do at home to help you recognise if your pet has a weight
problem. They will demonstrate the Body Condition Tool, explain the benefits of
maintaining an ideal body condition, offer advice on how to reach a healthy
weight with a range of dietary and exercise tips and answer your questions! Over
a fact filled 20 minutes Zara and Peter will guide you through the tools PURINA
has developed to help ensure your pets stays fit, lean and as healthy as nature
intended.

Plus, we'll also be talking about an exciting opportunity for your pet to win
the chance of starring in a tailored 9 month weight management programme.

Purina resident vet Zara Boland and Animal Behaviourist Professor Peter Neville
join us live online at www.purina.co.uk/sizematters <http://www.purina.co.uk/sizematters>
on June 11th at 12:00pm
to discuss pet obesity.

"however pet owners themselves are often unsure of
the measures they need to take to help keep their pet in shape."

How people find putting less kibble in the bowl difficult I'll never know.

How people find putting less kibble in the bowl difficult I'll never know.

Or making sure they have regular exercise that consists of more than a slow amble round the block on those days when one can be bothered or have nothing better to do :-(

I do wonder if some people deliberately overfeed their dogs in order to have an "excuse" as to why they shouldn't walk them very far or very often.

Unfortunately folk think the same of kids - give them a sweet to shut them up etc.

Did any of you get the chance to tune in to the programme? Was the advice good for pet owners?