Weight Management (7)
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The Fat Pet Reality Gap: Why Good Owners Let Their Pets Gain Weight
By Dr. Ernie Ward, Feb 10, 2012Wellness is my thing. As I’ve told my veterinary colleagues for many years, wellness is not the absence of illness. In fact, in many of my articles, I’ve explored why defining health… Full Article ›
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Alison Sweeney of “The Biggest Loser” Tackles The Problem of Pudgy Pets
By Michelle Leifer, Jan 30, 2012As the host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, Alison Sweeney is well aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. But it never occurred to her that the table scraps she was feeding her… Full Article ›
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Don't Say My Dog Is Too Skinny!
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jan 15, 2012I was once at a dog park with my Pug mix when I overheard a gaggle of owners whisper about a bird dog in our midst: “Would you look at that? You'd think she fed him only once in a… Full Article ›
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New Year's Resolutions for Your Pet
Dec 30, 2011
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Why Vets Don't Think Fat Cats Are Funny
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jan 15, 2012Though fat cats may be funny in cartoons, in real life the growing number of overweight or obese cats is no laughing matter: It’s a preventable problem with predictable outcomes when it… Full Article ›
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Why Portly Pets Often Consume More Calories Than Their Owners Think
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Dec 8, 2011“But she eats almost nothing!” So begins the conversation I’ve just initiated with a client by not-so-innocently pointing to Bella’s burgeoning backside. Her extreme… Full Article ›
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Unleash Your Desire For a Better Body and Get Fit With Fido's Help
By Dr. Marty Becker , Oct 12, 2011Your dog can be many things to you: your pal, playmate, bodyguard — and personal trainer. Numerous studies have shown that dog owners are more physically active than people with other pets and… Full Article ›
