The family owned chain of stores launched their ‘Operation TransPAWmation’ initiative which will take place in 12 locations nationwide from now until February 25. The country’s leading specialist pet retailer say that one in three Irish dogs and almost 40% of cats are now overweight. The ‘Operation TransPAWmation’ programme will assist in preventing pets becoming overweight and developing obesity. It is understood that one extra kilo in a cats weight is the equivalent of a human carrying 16 kilos in excess weight. "Similarly to humans, it is important to regularly look at the most appropriate diets that match our pet’s life stage.

Source: Evening echo January 22, 2018 16:18 UTC