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Dr. Al Townshend Before we go any further, how do you know your pet us underweight? Many Guardians have the notion their pet is too thin when actually they have a normal, slightly lean body conformation. How Do You Know Your Pet is too Thin? One way to tell is to look at the […]
Dr. Al Townshend Pet obesity and the effects of a pet being overweight can significantly impact its long-term health. The 2022 survey of veterinary clinics by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 61% of cats and 59% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Dr. Ernie Ward, the association’s founder, […]
The numbers speak for themselves – America has a weight problem. Rather, 53% of dogs in America and 58% of cats are considered either overweight or obese, while in the U.S, currently about ⅓ Of American Adults are also considered obese. It’s clear we are not taking enough steps to tackle the fat – so […]
My significant other says our dog is fat – I think they’re just fluffy. How can we tell? What should we do if they are overweight? Between 25 and 40 percent of dogs are overweight, but Guardians often don’t know it until they take their dog to the veterinarian for another reason. You can judge […]