IS YOUR ANIMAL OVERWEIGHT?

[hannah123]

Hi, we're running a free weight clinic as part of a new animals series for channel 4 and we're looking for overweight animal to take part. Over 50% of the UK's cats and dogs are overweight, 1 in 4 of those is obese, it's a really common problem that affects a huge variety of species and can effect life expectancy and it can be tricky to treat without the correct advice.
Our team of vets and nurses are the best in the country, the weight clinic is free and we'll even cover expenses, but places are limited and you'll need to contact us ASAP to avoid disappointment.

EMAIL US on [e-mail] or call our hotline on 0121 224 8314 ASAP.

Thanks

[morningcoffee]

Shall we all try and find out if our snails are overweight? ;D

[girlnumbertwo]

Uh oh,
quick everyone, stop overfeeding your snails! THEY'RE ONTO US!

[cepealove]

Do you think theyd laugh at me if i took a cepea.nemoralis for weighing?

[coyote]

When it comes to conventional pets, obesity in cats and dogs is a growing problem (no pun intended). But, really, how can anyone tell if a snail is fat? Is it even possible for a snail to be obese?

Cepealove, I'd actually like to see their faces if you showed up with a nemoralis. I'd also love to see them overrun with snail keepers wanting their snails to be weighed and evaluated.

[cepealove]

Lol, hmm anybody got a podgy looking baby GAL? That would make good viewing!

At the same time though there are many animals that are obese! I couldnt take any of my 4 dogs in as they are all the right weights. Alot of the issues with obesity are with pedigrees. Due to long lines of inbreeding. X

[pleurdonteisabella]

Yeah me my subulina octana hatchlings looking a bit on the large side lol. Sorry ;D

My gran lost her dog because it was over weight i know how it can affect them Not nice, Have you seen that american women on telly thats as big as her bed well that was how the dog was not nice.

What you are doing is great, I hope you can help some familys to save their pets.

[aerliss]

Pet obesity annoys me on so many levels though. I'll just stop there...

But yeah, not entirely sure you can make a snail obese. Fat, yes; my older fuli is a solid, heavy beastie.

[coyote]

I used to have a cat that became diabetic due to being overweight. The vet and I tried everything to bring his weight down and nothing worked. The vet said that the cat probably had a genetic tendency to run heavy, same as some people do. I had to give my cat insulin injections twice a day, until the day he died. So there are some serious consequences for overweight pets.

I still have a hard time imagining an obese snail, though.

[saki114]

Huh... is there such thing as getting a snail 'fat' ? Ill have to look into that 1 lol ;D

[ness]

Ah I forgot about this thread! A blast from the past!
Hmm I don't think placing the advert on a snail forum was very well thought-out really ;D ;D

[saki114]

Feb 29, 2012 23:29:08 GMT ness said:

Ah I forgot about this thread! A blast from the past!
Hmm I don't think placing the advert on a snail forum was very well thought-out really ;D ;D

hey, @ least its entertaining(ish) for most of us

[latebloomer]

The pets aren't overweight but I'm not quite sure about the owner ha ha.

[Johnnywho]

Ahahahaa! This made me laugh! come on Bubble and Squeak it's time to weigh you! they could be TV stars :3

[saki114]

Lol ;D