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Five Ways Being Overweight Can Harm Your Cat’s Health

September 21, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) cats, obesity, weight loss

With up to 63% of cats currently overweight, we now know about the problems that cats face when they are too heavy. If your cat is overweight, your cat is at risk for these common problems.

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Battling the Bulge? Troubleshooting Tips for Pet Weight Loss

July 21, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) cats, dogs, obesity, weight loss

Struggling to get those lost few pounds off your pet? Weight loss can be challenging, so we’ve though through some strategies to help you troubleshoot!

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Top Five Nutrition Mistakes Pet Owners Make

May 31, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) cats, dogs, myth, nutrition, pet food

There’s a lot of information and misinformation on the internet about what to feed your pet. Avoid these top mistakes pet owners make to feed their pet.

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What’s a Good Exercise Plan For My Pet?

April 19, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) cats, dogs, exercise, physical activity

With warmer weather making it easier to be active, here are some ideas to have your pets more active with you this spring and summer.

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How Do I Get My Picky Pet to Eat?

March 16, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) appetite, cats, dogs, nutrition

Dealing with picky pooches or finicky felines can make feeding your pets challenging. Check out our strategies for making meal time easier!

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Managing Multi-pet Mealtimes

December 13, 2016July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) cats, dogs, multiple pets, nutrition

It can be hard to keep cats and dogs from eating each other’s food, but it can be important to do your best, especially when those foods aren’t the same or pets have different calorie needs. Here’s tips on how to make it work.

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Dr. Freeman has received research or residency funding from, given sponsored lectures for, or provided professional services for AKC Canine Health Foundation, Aratana Therapeutics, Elanco, Guiding Stars Licensing Co LLC, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Morris Animal Foundation, Nestlé Purina PetCare, P&G Petcare (now Mars), and Royal Canin. Last

Dr. Heinze is employed by Mark Morris Institute. She has received research funding from, given sponsored lectures for, or provided professional services for Nestlé Purina PetCare, Royal Canin, and Balance.IT.

Dr. Linder has received speaker fees or research funding from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Virbac, Fresh Pet, and Royal Canin, and has provided professional services for Mark Morris Institute.

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