A Beverly Hills, Calif., fitness trainer known for helping celebrities shape up has created a program
designed to help people and their pets work out together.  Gunnar Peterson teamed with pet food maker Hills Pet Nutrition
Inc. to create "PetFit -- People and Pet Fitness Video with Gunnar Peterson," which will be free for download starting Jan. 22 at www.petfit.com. 

Hills approached Gunner, who owns four English Mastiffs, to help create the video as a way of  
drawing attention to the issue of pet obesity. Thirty-five percent of cats and dogs in the United States are considered obese and it's hoped the video can help people and their pets have healthier lifestyles together.

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*DOG TIP*

Did you know that you can train your dog to ring a bell to signal that he needs to go outside? Hang a bell next to the door, low enough for your dog to reach. Every time you go outside, hit the bell before leaving. Show your dog how to make the bell ring with his paw. Soon he will be hitting the bell himself to signal his need to go outside.

*CAT TIP*

There is now an increasing awareness of heartworms being a problem in cats as well as dogs. Cats living in those areas where mosquito infestation is heavy, such as the southeastern United States, are at a greater risk. There is a higher incidence of this condition in male cats and cats that go outside but cats housed indoors are also at risk. Speak to your veterinarian about heartworm preventative for your cat.