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Obesity – helping your pet to loose weight

It is well worth involving your vets in any weight loss program you decide to implement, especially if your dog is severely overweight, as losing weight can be a hazardous process with some health risks to be considered. The main … Continue reading

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Obesity – the biggest pet health challenge

Official figures from animal welfare organisations suggest that between a third and half of all dogs are now either overweight or obese, and from my personal experience in the surgery, I would suggest that these may even be conservative estimates. … Continue reading

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Feeding an older dog

When you’re looking after an elderly dog, it’s even more important to get their diet spot on, than when they were younger. Older animals can’t tolerate high levels of proteins or fats and need to eat a diet that meets … Continue reading

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Is your pet overweight? Our new Light food could be the answer!

In my experience as a practicing vet, a significant proportion of dogs are overweight or obese – and due to the serious health problems such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes that are linked to obesity, this makes it one … Continue reading

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