Dogs and Diabetes

I really don't cover dog health in this blog. There are many others that already do a fine job on that topic. However ... how could I pass up an opportunity to connect you with excellent info on how to prevent diabetes in our best friends?

Diabetes in dogs starts with being overweight, just like us. And we can prevent it so easily, just like in us.

So I will post this post under a few of my favorite labels "Dog Walking," "Pets makes us healthy," and "The Dog Diet!"

Now click here to learn more about how to prevent diabetes in your dog. I bet it will return the favor to your own health and well-being.

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Dog Walking Log - Stepping Out For The SPCA

Last Wednesday I bought a pedometer to start logging my steps for the SPCA. (I am a volunteer dog walker - you could be too. Click here for typical volunteer opportunities at your local shelter OR to help out at ours.)

Anywhuuu on Wednesday, January 2ND I walked 9533 steps. Someday I'll figure out how that translates into miles. Right now I like the sound of steps! (BTW, the manual that came with my pedometer recommends that we walk a total of 10,000 steps a day.)

January 9 = 9880 Steps (Easily 10,000 steps for that day counting walking my Velvet and being up and about!)

January 16 = OPPs. Forgot my pedometer. Had a great walk just the same!

January 23 = 7879 - down a little. Didn't have as much time and just felt like taking it easier today. Listened to my body talk ...

January 30 = 9960. Wuu Huu!

Would you like to join the Dog Walkers? Just click here to locate and contact your neighborhood shelter. They - and the pups - would LOVE to meet you.

February 6 = 0. Out sick with the flu. Boo hoo.

By the way - I just determined that my average day which includes two 1/2 hour or so walks with my pup Velvet plus an errand or two plus sitting at my computer, making dinner etc. brings me in around 4900 steps. That is a lot less than I expected it to be ... I think I'll keep up my SPCA rendezvous!

February 13 = 9578 . Now this plus the above "norm" of 4900 puts me well above the 10,000 Step goal at least one day a week! (And I made a bunch of cool new friends yesterday! The pups have really been moving out quickly into GREAT homes. That makes my day just thinking about it.)

February 20 = 7069. I did more petting and connecting and brushing this week than vigorous walking. Also, I'd been to the dentist and had 3 teeth worked on ... This is not a competition and some days I need to take it easy. The fresh air and company did wonders for me!