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How to Identify an Overweight or Obese Dog

Posted By Kelly Harding on Aug 22, 2017

Pet Obesity How to identify an overweight or obese dog Last week I discussed the measurement of food going into our pet’s dish, and how as little as a few extra pieces of kibble can make a difference in our pet’s waistline. How can we identify an overweight or obese dog? Can we tell if a pet is overweight just by looking at it? What about the number on the scales? Can you “feel” if your dog is overweight? The simple answer to...

Pet Obesity and Its Challenges

Posted By Kelly Harding on Aug 8, 2017

Pet Obesity and Its Challenges Pet obesity is something I know a few things about. Am I proud that I know much about the causes, effects, and challenges that come with having an obese pet? No. And yes. No, because to that means I once had an obese pet. Yes, because I did something about it and my dog is healthier for of it. According to The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention “Obesity continues to be the greatest health threat to...

The Scales Don’t Lie – Weight Loss Management in Pets

Posted By Kelly Harding on Aug 25, 2015

The Scales Don’t Lie Weight Loss Management in Pets I had the privileged of attending a Weight Management Symposium with Royal Canin Canada and meeting Dr. Alex German and Dr. Ernie Ward, both experts in the field of pet obesity. Some may consider pet nutrition, pet weight loss and pet weight management a boring topic but I find it fascinating. Why? Until 2 years ago pet nutrition, weight loss and weight management, was a topic...