Everyone knows bad diet and lack of exercise is causing obesity across the country. But it's not just people who are suffering from poor levels of health and fitness.
Jollyes Petfoood Superstore in Sheffield is hosting a free "healthy pet day" at which owners can have their cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs checked for health and fitness and get nutritional advice from a pet food expert.
Furthermore, a qualified pet behaviourist will also be on hand to offer tips on training your pet and visitors will be able to have their pets micro-chipped at a small cost to help track lost or stolen animals.
Nick Pollard, Director of Jollyes, said: "We recognise that pet obesity and lack of health advice is a growing problem in this country and we are committed to offering the best advice to ensure our pets are cared for in the best way possible. We would encourage anyone with a pet to take advantage of this great opportunity to have it examined free of charge by experienced veterinary and nutritional experts."
The healthy pet day takes place in-store between 11am and 4pm on Saturday 28th July. The first 100 visitors to bring in their pets after the event starts will receive a goody bag containing pet feeds and healthy treats. Visitors will also be invited to enter a competition on the day to win 6 months supply of a leading brand of pet food and the pet ambulance will be on hand, just in case of emergencies!
Masterfoods will be providing the nutritional advice and a veterinary nurse from local Peak Vets will carry out basic health checks. Val Strong is providing the pet behavioural advice and Burgess is supplying the rabbit and guinea pig goodies.
James Wood, National Account Manager for Masterfoods, said: "We are more than happy to support Jollyes in promoting pet health awareness. Masterfoods, like Jollyes, takes the issue of pet health very seriously and we would encourage as many people as possible to bring their animals into the store for their pet MOT!"
Jollyes Petfood Superstore is located on Meadowhall Retail Park, Attercliffe Common, Sheffield. For more information call the store direct on 0114 2425421.
