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How Fast Is Too Fast For My Pet To Lose Weight?

October 9, 2018July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) diet, hepatic lipidosis, obesity, overweight, weight loss

You’ve already conquered the first steps of determining that your pet is overweight and you’ve worked with your veterinarian to create a weight loss plan. But now what? How fast can pets safely lose weight and how vigilant do you need to be?

Petfoodology Blog Pets with Health Conditions

Can Joint Diets Help My Dog’s Pain?

December 5, 2017July 17, 2024 Deborah E. Linder, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Nutrition) diet, dogs, joint disease

Many pet food companies have come out with specific veterinary therapeutic joint diets that have claims to decrease joint pain from arthritis.So what makes these diets different?