Free Clinic Aims To Keep Pets From The Dog Pounds

Your dog may be overweight - and you may not even realize it.

And that lack of awareness could jeopardize the health of your favorite four-legged friend.

To help combat canine obesity, Pfizer Animal Health has joined forces with the American Kennel Club Humane Fund and veterinarians across the country to launch The National Canine Weight Check, a free way to find out whether your dog is overweight.

To get a realistic picture of your dogs health, you can take your dog to participating veterinary clinics throughout February for a free weight check. Numerous local veterinarians are participating, so go to www.stopcanineobesity.com to find the one nearest to you.

The Van Dyke Animal Clinic at 6066 Van Dyke Road is among those taking part.

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