University of Illinois Extension
March 1, 2007

Did you know that between 25-40% of dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight or obese?  We provide some practical weight management tips, and also discuss a prescription drug for the management of obesity in dogs.       

Is your pet as fit and trim as he should be?  Check out some different ways to score his body condition:

Dr. Amy Fischer is a Teaching Associate in the Companion Animal Biology and Humane Education program, Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pets.ansci.uiuc.edu/outreach. Lyrics of Wild Kitty (podtrailer) and Cat's Chasing Butterflies (podintro) by Marc Gunn, www.catdrinkingsongs.com; All music is traditional.

 
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