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Is My Pet Overweight and How To Tell?

Pet obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Sadly, this condition is 100% preventable. If you've been asking yourself "is my pet overweight?", this article will explain how to tell and what you can do about it. According to recent research from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats were classified as overweight or obese in 2022. Unfortunately, this statistic is also directly linked to a rise in diseases commonly associated with excess weight including diabetes, arthritis and certain types of cancer.

Recipe: Low Fat Food for Dogs with Chicken

Obesity is an epidemic that is quickly taking over our country. Pets and their humans are more obese now than ever before. Obesity is linked to some very serious health conditions, like heart disease, liver disease and even cancer. This low fat food for dogs can help your pooch shed those unnecessary pounds.

The Benefits of Hydrotherapy and Underwater Treadmills for Dogs

Hydrotherapy for dogs is becoming more common in the pet industry. Its rise in popularity in the industry is because of its success in human...

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Dog obesity is a rapidly growing health problem. Obese dogs will suffer from breathing issues, diabetes, arthritis, and joint pain (1). This article discusses the importance...

Recipe: Homemade Weight Loss Dog Food

Obesity is becoming an epidemic for dogs and cats, especially in the United States. Like humans, being obese makes our pets more susceptible to many different health conditions. Also, it can end up taking years off Fido's life. This homemade weight loss dog food may be just what your pet needs to slim down.

Ask a Vet: How to Put an Overweight Dog on a...

In recent years, dogs - just like their human counterparts - have become more and more overweight (1). In fact, studies show that canine obesity...

How to Motivate an Overweight Dog

Fat dogs can be pretty funny, especially when you see videos of them waddling around. But once the cuteness wears off, you’ll find that overweight...

How To Tell If Your Dog Is Fat?

In recent years, we've seen a terrible trend in the growing obesity of our pets. Sadly, studies show that canine obesity has become an epidemic, with the average weight of pets consistently on the rise. Knowing how to tell if your dog is fat is an important part of pet ownership.

TOP #113: Dangers of Dog Obesity and How to Slim Them...

In this episode, we speak with Prof. Alex German about canine obesity. Alex is a Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liverpool.

The Best Weight Loss Dog Food for Fat Dogs

Pet obesity is a growing problem in both dogs and cats (1). Studies found that it's related to poor food management on the dog...

Dogs And Humans Share Surprisingly Similar Gut Bacteria, Study Says

There’s a lot more that dogs and humans share, and the new discovery of similar gut bacteria could help answer a global health problem...

TOP #8: Dealing With Canine Diabetes ft. Rachel Poulin, RVT

As pet obesity continues to rise in America, one of the most common and dangerous diseases dog owners encounter is canine diabetes. In our...

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