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Elizabeth Racine, DVM

What to do if your dog is overweight: How to win the battle of the bulge

Dog is overweight.

If your dog is overweight, you’re not alone. Obesity is a growing problem in our communities and it’s not just humans who are affected. More and more of our pets are now classified as overweight or obese, too.

In the United States, a 2018 study found that more than half of all dogs were overweight. This is especially concerning because studies have shown that your dog’s weight can have a significant impact on his lifespan, and we all want our dogs with us as long as possible!

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