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  • Diet Plans and Treat Tips for Overweight Pets
    December 31, 2015

    Got a pudgy pet? Those rolls might be cute, but they also might be deadly. Excess weight can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. It can also cause or worsen existing… Full Article ›


  • 7 Ways to Help Curb Obesity in Your Pet
    By Amy Sinatra Ayres, October 7, 2015

    We love our cats and dogs so much that it’s easy to want to make them happy with the gift of food. There are few things they like better, right? But when your pets pack on the pounds, it’s not… Full Article ›


  • Nutrition Basics for Your Senior Dog
    September 23, 2015

    It's important that senior dogs eat an age-appropriate diet to help maintain their health. But here's the catch: There's no single diet type that's ideal for every senior dog and no set of factors —… Full Article ›


  • 9 Ways Being Overweight Can Hurt Your Cat
    April 1, 2015

    Do you have a fat cat? It's estimated that half of all cats seen by veterinarians in the United States are overweight, with many being obese. If your cat has ribs that are hard to feel, no visible… Full Article ›


  • Dog Exercise: Keeping Your Pup in Good Shape
    March 26, 2014

    Daily walks, jogs, or play sessions can pay huge dividends when it comes to your dog’s health. Not only will exercise help keep your dog fit and trim, regular activities can help channel your… Full Article ›


  • Pets and Obesity: What You Need to Know
    March 7, 2014

    Just like humans, overweight pets run a high risk of developing illnesses that shorten their lifespan. This guide will help you manage your pet’s weight issues. Recent studies estimate that… Full Article ›


  • Obesity in Cats
    February 21, 2014

    By some estimates, more than half of cats are overweight and 25 percent of cats are obese. As with their human counterparts, cats typically get fat because they eat too much and exercise too… Full Article ›


  • Keeping Your Pet at a Healthy Weight
    August 29, 2012

    A roly poly puppy or chubby kitten might look cute, but carrying extra fat can endanger your pet’s health. Here’s how to keep your pet’s weight in check. Full Article ›


  • Cat Exercise: Keeping Your Kitty in Good Shape
    August 29, 2012

    While most cats will never learn to run on a treadmill, no matter how much catnip you offer, almost all cats do benefit greatly from some form of regular physical activity. Not only does exercise… Full Article ›


  • Canine Obesity
    December 11, 2011

    Hardly a day passes without a news story mentioning America’s obesity epidemic. And what’s true for our people is, sadly, also true for our pets. By some estimates, more than half of… Full Article ›


  • Elbow Dysplasia
    November 27, 2011

    Dogs don’t play tennis, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have achy elbows. Elbow dysplasia — and eventually arthritis — happens simply because the elbow joint isn’t made right. Signs include pain… Full Article ›



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