Weight Management (11)
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Diet Plans and Treat Tips for Overweight Pets
Thu Dec 31 16:27:00 EST 2015Got 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 ›
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7 Ways to Help Curb Obesity in Your Pet
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Wed Oct 07 10:37:00 EDT 2015We 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 ›
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Nutrition Basics for Your Senior Dog
Wed Sep 23 17:32:00 EDT 2015It'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 ›
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9 Ways Being Overweight Can Hurt Your Cat
Wed Apr 01 21:02:00 EDT 2015Do 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 ›
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Dog Exercise: Keeping Your Pup in Good Shape
Wed Mar 26 17:10:55 EDT 2014Daily 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 ›
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Pets and Obesity: What You Need to Know
Fri Mar 07 16:31:06 EST 2014Just 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 ›
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Obesity in Cats
Fri Feb 21 13:20:13 EST 2014By 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 ›
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Keeping Your Pet at a Healthy Weight
Wed Aug 29 15:46:19 EDT 2012A 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 ›
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Cat Exercise: Keeping Your Kitty in Good Shape
Wed Aug 29 15:42:21 EDT 2012While 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 ›
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Canine Obesity
Sun Dec 11 15:33:22 EST 2011Hardly 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 ›
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Elbow Dysplasia
Sun Nov 27 19:36:09 EST 2011Dogs 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 ›