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Conditions

What Is Panosteitis?

Everything to know about this mysterious (but not life-threatening) disease.

Conditions

The Best Food For Achieving and Maintaining Your Dog’s Healthiest Weight

Keeping your dog at an ideal weight is one of the best ways to improve their chances of a healthier, happier life. Excess weight is, sadly, a leading health problem among companion dogs in the United States—research shows that more than half of all such dogs are overweight or obese. For a dog, being overweight […]

Health

How To Measure Your Dog’s Body Condition

Maintaining a healthy weight and body condition is important. There’s a simple way to measure and monitor whether your dog is at just the right level of lean—the body condition test. Here’s a guide to “reading” your dog’s body condition at home.

Conditions

Guarding Against Arthritis In Dogs: Awareness And Weight Are Key

Arthritis is all too common in dogs—about 20% of adult dogs, and up to 90% of senior dogs suffer from it. But it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. When it comes to warding off this menace, there are two essentials: awareness and weight management.

Success Stories

Losing Weight And Solving A Lifelong Vomiting Problem

Jennifer Kleiman tried fresh food after her insurance company put her dog on the “obese scale.” Vali lost the weight, and also the chronic vomiting problem that she always assumed was “just the way it was.”

Nutrition

How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight

Managing weight is one of the most important things you can do for your dog’s health. Here’s how to help get your pet achieve their ideal body condition.

Conditions

Obesity in Dogs: A Massive Health Threat Hiding in Plain Sight

The majority of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese, but it’s a problem that gets overlooked. Why “a few pounds” can change your dog’s life, and what to watch out for.

Featured

A 20-Pound Weight Loss And An End To Stomach Woes For A Special Dalmatian

Linda Glass tried everything to help Jasmine, lose weight, and stop her chronic diarrhea. When she started feeding fresh food, her dog’s stomach got better, and she lost 20 pounds.