Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2009
By:
Claudia A. Kirk, DVM, PhD, Donna Raditic, Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, Angela Lusby, Beth Hamper, Susan Wynn
Obesity is the most important malnutrition of companion animals. It can be a disabling medical condition when moderate to severe in scope. At prevalence rate estimates of 10-40%, obesity must be considered a significant hazard to dogs and cats.
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