Tag Archives: Obesity

Pet obesity rates continue to rise in the U.S.

January 3, 2019January 18, 2019

Over the last eight years, there has been a 24 percent increase in claims related to pet obesity, says pet insurance company Nationwide

December 6, 2018December 10, 2018

The online resource features some of the veterinary community’s leading nutrition experts

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018

Treat rewards often serve as a bonding mechanism for owners and their pets

August 22, 2018September 14, 2018 by Marissa Heflin

Preventative measures need to be amplified to curb the rising trend in overweight pets

February 16, 2018February 22, 2018 by Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA

On obesity and sterilization in dogs

September 21, 2017April 16, 2018 by Ernie Ward, DVM

Art-and-science strategies to help clients’ pets shed pounds

August 9, 2017September 20, 2017 by Ernie Ward, DVM

Reframe the discussion in personal terms and transfer the focus to the pet’s condition

July 27, 2017November 5, 2018 by Ernie Ward, DVM

In this exclusive three-part series, Ernie Ward, DVM, reviews the main medical reasons why pet obesity is a big problem

January 9, 2017November 22, 2017 by Ken Niedziela

Will the veterinary world soon name obesity a disease for pets?