Weight Management (21)
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Why Your Pet's Pain Matters — and What You Can Do About It
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 10, 2013As a veterinarian, I have pledged my life to fighting pain and suffering in animals. Of all the advances I’ve seen, embraced and promoted in more than three decades of practice, none is more… Full Article ›
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High-Tech Ways to Help Fido Get Fit
By Kristen Seymour, Apr 10, 2013I've always prided myself on keeping my dogs, Rudi and Hollie, fit. I take them for walks and runs and monitor what they eat. So you can imagine how surprised I was to learn a few months ago at… Full Article ›
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Canine Obesity: Help Your Dog Lose Weight
By Dr. Donna Spector, Dec 7, 2012U.S. dogs are fatter than ever. In fact, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) estimates that 53 percent of U.S. dogs are overweight or obese. Obese dogs are more likely to… Full Article ›
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Feline Obesity: How to Help Your Cat Slim Down
By Dr. Donna Spector, Nov 28, 2012According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), approximately 55 percent – 47 million — of U.S. cats are overweight or obese. APOP reports that most cat owners do not seem… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Helped My Dog Lose 75 Pounds"
By Caroline Golon, Oct 4, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. Do… Full Article ›
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Is There Really Such a Thing as an Ideal Weight for Pets?
By Linda Fiorella, Aug 3, 2012Our furry family members depend on us to help them stay happy and healthy. And with so much talk of obesity and its effect on both quality and quantity of life, it’s only natural to aim for… Full Article ›
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Help Your Overweight Pet Slim Down
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013It’s one thing to point out problems, and quite another to offer solutions. When it comes to trimming excess weight off America’s pets, we veterinarians have gotten tougher about pointing… Full Article ›
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Pudgy Senior Cats: How to Get Them in Shape
By Linda Fiorella, Jul 2, 2012At one time, the phrase "fat cat" conjured up images of wealthy and powerful people. Nowadays, with obese felines like Sponge Bob and the recently departed (39 pound!) Meow making… Full Article ›
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Does Your Pet Need to Go to Fat Camp?
By Colleen Oakley, Sep 24, 2012It should come as no surprise to most people that America’s obesity epidemic has, well, grown exponentially in the past few decades. But the battle of the bulge isn't limited to… Full Article ›
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Pudgy Senior Dogs: How to Get Them in Shape
By Linda Fiorella, Jun 8, 2012Calories in versus calories out. It's pretty basic stuff, really. Of course, the equation gets a bit complicated when your plump pet lives to beg for treats. Add to that the aches and chronic… Full Article ›
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A Fitness Rx for Your Pets? Underwater Treadmill Therapy
Oct 3, 2012Dogs and cats up to their necks in water while walking on treadmills? This isn’t a performance act. It’s rehabilitation. Some veterinary practices, especially those that specialize in… Full Article ›
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The Most Common Health Conditions in Adult Dogs
Feb 6, 2013The adult years tend to be the healthiest years for most dogs. That doesn't mean they are worry-free, however. As with people, any number of problems can crop up. Communicable diseases, such… Full Article ›