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Why the dog in the park makes overweight look normal
Nicola explains why so many owners believe an overweight dog or cat is a healthy weight. When the dogs in the park have drifted heavier, overweight starts to look normal. Breed standards ignore individual body frames, and feeding is how owners show love. The question at the centre is how a nurse can change the way a pet is fed without the owner hearing it as criticism of that love.
You will come away with a hands-on way to let owners feel the ribs, waist and tail base under the fur. Nicola covers the four reward areas, with treats kept within 5 to 10% of daily calories, and the case for…
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