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Is your cat or dog overweight? Why simply feeding less doesn’t always help

By Anne Quain, Senior Lecturer, Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney
Rimini Quinn, PhD Candidate, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney

Overweight and obesity are among the most common conditions veterinarians see in both dogs and cats.

Yet weight-loss plans for pets are frequently unsuccessful, with a high drop-out rate. In one study, over half of participating dogs actually gained weight.

In a new study published in the journal Animals,…

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