It's not just humans who are getting fatter - obesity is now the
No1 health problem for Dogs.

Overfeeding and lack of exercise mean man's best friend is likely to
share his pot belly.

And the portly pooches also risk similar illnesses, including heart
disease.

A survey by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy found three
quarters of members put dogs being excessively overweight as their main
concern.

Just 22 per cent said car accidents were the top health hazard.

Society member Charlotte Baldwyn warned: "By far the most common
concern for domestic dogs is obesity. We overfeed at meal times and tend
to give titbits for our furry friends."

She added: "As in humans, being overweight is not only a
cardiovascular danger, it also puts unnecessary strain on joints and
ligaments."

"Compounding this with reduced exercise can lead to poor muscle
tone and poor fitness."

She also mentioned how bull mastiff Georgina had ballooned to 10?st
after developing a taste for curries as an example.The pet has been put
on a diet in Darwen, Lancs.