Pet obesity: how to tell and how to help
Over half of pets are overweight. Body condition scoring and safe weight loss.
Over half of pets are overweight. Use body condition scoring (feel ribs, see a waist), get a vet check, weigh food, use weight-loss diets, increase activity and aim for 1–2% loss per week—never starve cats.
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