Help for the Overweight Dog
Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
It’s very possible that you’re living with a fat dog, but statistics say that you’re not alone.
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Running with Dogs
Friday, April 26th, 2019
It’s important to assess your dog’s overall physical condition – and interest – before bringing him out for a jog.
New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners
Sunday, December 30th, 2018
Your dog and cat may not be able to make their own resolutions, but you can include them in yours this year!
What’s a Good Exercise Plan For My Pet?
Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
With warmer weather making it easier to be active, here are some ideas to have your pets more active with you this spring and summer.
Dear Doctor: Help for a cat in mourning
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
I wonder if you could give me any suggestions regarding my 10-year-old cat Ringling’s behavior.
It’s a dog’s life: the growing challenge of pet obesity
Friday, June 26th, 2015
Deborah Linder “estimates that more than 50 percent of dogs in America are overweight or obese.”
Tips to help keep lonesome blues away from pets
Friday, September 12th, 2014
Pets could suffer from back to school blues because they miss the children who were at home during their summer breaks.
Foster Hospital’ Obesity Clinic for Animals Helps Obese Dog Achieve Healthy Weight
Thursday, July 10th, 2014
Just like humans it should come as no surprise that pets too can face weight challenges. For Hobbes’ family, recognizing that their golden retriever was overweight was the first and most important hurdle. Acknowledging that something had to be done for the good of Hobbes’ health was just as important. It was then an easy decision for owner Janet Pellerosi and her family to reach out to the Foster Hospital Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center’s Obesity Clinic for help. In just under a year Hobbes is down 32 pounds with the support and help of Deborah Linder, DVM, DAVCVN, head of the Foster Hospital
