Breeds
Living With a Labrador: Care, Health and the Weight Problem
The most popular dog in the world, and the one most likely to be overweight. What Labradors actually need, and the genetic quirk behind the appetite.
Tag: obesity
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Health
Body Condition Scoring: How to Tell If Your Dog Is the Right Weight
Scales tell you very little. The nine-point body condition score takes thirty seconds and is the single most useful health assessment you can do at home.
Nutrition
How to Help an Overweight Dog Lose Weight Safely
Around half of pet dogs are overweight, and it costs them years. Here is a realistic plan: how to work out the target, the calories, and what to do about…
Health
Is Your Dog a Healthy Weight? How to Check in 30 Seconds
Most owners of overweight dogs think their dog is a normal weight. Here is the hands-on check vets use, and why it matters more than almost anything else.