CHUBBY PETS ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER
Biggest Loser Host Alison Sweeney Helps America’s Pets Lose One Million Pounds

May 6th, 2011- There are an estimated 43 million dogs and 50 million cats in the U.S. that are overweight or obese. 

That’s why Alison Sweeney is turning her attention to from inspiring people to lose weight to helping pets shed pesky pounds by inviting owners to join the Million Pound Pledge on www.PetFit.com.  Participating owners will receive free weight management food and gain access to interactive tools that track success and help them understand pet nutrition in “people terms.” 

Here are some startling facts:

 How Do Extra Pounds Stack Up for Pets?

• Five extra pounds on a medium size dog like a Beagle is the equivalent of nearly 20 pounds on an average woman
• Two extra pounds on a small size dog like a Chihuahua is the equivalent of nearly 60 pounds on an average woman
• Five extra pounds on a medium size cat like an American Shorthair is the equivalent of nearly 37 pounds on an average woman
• Two extra pounds on a small size cat like a Siamese is the equivalent of nearly 25 pounds on an average woman

 Treat Translator

• If you feed a 20lb dog one ounce of cheddar cheese it’s the equivalent of a 5’4” woman eating one and a half hamburgers or one chocolate bar
• If you feed a 10lb cat one cup of milk it’s the equivalent of a 5’4” woman eating four and a half hamburgers or five chocolate bars