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- PET PUDGE. // Good Housekeeping;May2011, Vol. 252 Issue 5, p50
The article discusses obesity in cats and dogs and suggests avoiding feeding pets treats that contain sugar as one of the first three ingredients, based on advice from veterinarian Ernie Ward, founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.
- Is Your Pooch Too Pudgy? LITTMAN, MARGARET // Prevention;May2011, Vol. 63 Issue 5, p159
The article focuses on the issue of obesity in pets such as dogs and cats. Overweight cats and dogs are prone to risks of joint pain, diabetes, and shortened life span. Workouts that are best for the dogs' healthy built are recommended. More than half of all cats and dogs in the U.S. households...
- FAT CATS. // Better Nutrition;Jan2004, Vol. 66 Issue 1, p26
The article discusses about obesity in pets. A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences concludes that dogs and cats are too fat. The 500-page report describes a new surge in pet obesity that mirrors what has happened to human waistlines and health. Overfeeding by owners, along with lack...
- Healthy Pet. Marder, Amy // Prevention;Nov2000, Vol. 52 Issue 11, p170
Discusses obesity in dogs and cats. Problems associated with pet obesity, including joint and locomotion problems, heart and respiratory diseases; skin problems, and gastrointestinal disorders; How to detect obesity; Advice for helping a pet lose weight.
- Weight Control. STRAUS, MARY // Dog World;Oct2010, Vol. 95 Issue 10, p24
This article addresses the obesity issue facing several dogs in the U.S. Particular focus is given to problems associated with the traditional commercial weight-loss diets for dogs. According to studies, diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates can lead to faster weight loss in dogs. It...
- New Data on Obesity and Pets. // Dog World;Jun2004, Vol. 89 Issue 6, p7
Deals with a report released by the Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), on canine obesity claims in the U.S. Comment from Peter Weinstein, medical director of VPI, on the association of heart disease with obesity in the pet population; Link between diabetes and body fat in dogs; Recommendation on a...
- Pudgy Pooches and Flabby Tabbies. // Weekly Reader News - Edition 4;11/21/2003, Vol. 85 Issue 13, p3
Cites the result of the National Research Council's research claiming that pet cats and dogs in the U.S. are overweight. Role of obesity in increasing the risk for heart disease and other health conditions; Tip on how to determine if a pet dog or cat is overweight.
- Food is love? Stuart, Burt // DVM: The Newsmagazine of Veterinary Medicine;Jul2005, Vol. 36 Issue 7, p56
Presents a letter to the editor regarding the issue of handling obesity in pets and the subject of euthanasia.
- Is Fido Too Fat? // Junior Scholastic;2/12/2007, Vol. 109 Issue 12, p5
The article reports that the pup population in the U.S. is facing an obesity problem. Around 20% of the puppy population has become overweight and 5% are obese.
