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Obesity in dogs: Is my dog overweight?

Obesity in dogs: Is my dog overweight?

Sadly, more and more Aussie pets are becoming overweight and obese. However, as responsible pet parents, the onus is on us to keep our pets at a healthy weight. Here’s the lowdown on obesity in dogs and what we, as loving pet owners, can do to manage the risk factors.

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How to help prevent obesity in your pet

How to help prevent obesity in your pet

Did you know that obesity is recognised as the most common form of malnutrition in Aussie pets? This is a pretty sad realisation. Furthermore, did you know 41% of dogs and 32% of cats in Australia are either overweight or obese?

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5 common pet parenting mistakes to avoid

5 common pet parenting mistakes to avoid

When it comes to pet parenting, there’s a lot to learn. However, whether you are welcoming a puppy or an older pet into your home, it’s important to avoid making too many pet parenting mistakes.

Of course, the best way to do this is to clue up on those all-too-popular mishaps and try your very best to avoid making similar blunders. Here are 5 common pet parenting mistakes to steer clear of.

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How you can help prevent pet obesity

How you can help prevent pet obesity

Did you know that obesity is recognised as the most common form of malnutrition in Aussie pets? This is a pretty sad realisation. Furthermore, did you know 41% of dogs and 32% of cats in Australia are either overweight or obese?

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Diabetes in pets

Diabetes in pets

Despite the fact there is little information on the prevalence of diabetes in pets in Australia, sources suggest it is a growing health problem.

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