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from petside.com on 18 Oct 2007
Obesity is an extremely common problem, affecting 20 percent to 40 percent of American dogs. Obesity results in metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases, reducing quality of life for many dogs. The most effective weight-loss programs combine reduction in calories with an...
from petside.com on 18 Oct 2007
Feline obesity is a common yet often under-recognized problem despite the serious secondary consequences it can have on health. Some of these
Season's Eatings: Don't Stuff Your Pet like the Turkey!
from petside.com on 27 Apr 2009
The holiday season is a time when most people indulge in the delights of the season: eggnog, pumpkin pie, turkey, stuffing and gravy....oh, my! Too often, owners and their friends want to share their food with the family pets, not realizing the dangers that exist in such behavior beyond unhealthy weight gain.
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Petside Items: Oprah and Obesity
Petside Items: Oprah and Obesity| By|March 26, 2008 5:00 AM Millionsthe local story of anoverweight cat. Obesity is life-threatening for humans andSearchBLOGSPetside Items: Oprah and Obesity| By|March 26, 2008 5:00 AM Millions
Thanksgiving. So, readers, be warned. As you approach this eat-a-thon holiday, resist the urge to share your plate with your pet. The idea of winning a free vacation for your pet may sound good, but not at the price of obesity.
Don't let them kid you, I'm just big-boned I have to put McDuff on a diet. And he's not going to like it. See, a report by Veterinary Pet Insurance is scaring me. It says obesity
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Phytochemicals In Plant-based Foods Could Help Battle Obesity, Disease
first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new study shows. Eating more plantprevent oxidative stress in the body, a process associated with obesity and the onset of disease, according to findings.
Researchers have identified a gene that acts as a master switch to control obesity in mice. When the switch is turned off, even high-fat-diet mice remain thin.
Is Obesity An Oral Bacterial Disease?
links between certain oral bacteria and obesity. In a recent study, the researchers demonstratedbetween oral bacteria and the pathology of obesity. This research may help investigators learn new avenues for fighting the obesity epidemic.
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