Posted on 09/09/2012 10:35:24 AM PDT by traumer
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, located in North Grafton, MA announced September 6, 2012 that they are opening the nations first obesity clinic for pets. The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine boasts three board certified nutritionists to teach pet nutrition to up and coming veterinarians. Deborah E. Linder, DVM, DACVN, a graduate of the school and resident in clinical nutrition will head the program.
Dr. Linder stated the following about the clinic; “By employing sound, research-proven methods, Tufts' Veterinary Obesity Clinic will help owners achieve safe and effective weight loss for their pets," said Dr. Linder. "While the common perception leans toward overweight pets being happy, research has proven otherwise, and we hope to effect change in the obesity epidemic among companion animals."
It is estimated that between 60 and 70 percent of companion animals are overweight. While many think that their pet is cute when pudgy, it can seriously alter the quality of life for the beloved pet.
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
We are doomed.....
Frigen lovely the lefties will want me to pay for there fat dogs!
Frigen lovely the lefties will want me to pay for there fat dogs!
When people leave their pets locked in a tiny NYC apartment for 12 hours a day, of course they’re going to get fat.
Maybe pet owners should skip feeding Fido or Fluffy a meal and send the money to Obama’s campaign. /s
Food Stamps Will Help You Look and Feel Good
Fighting pet obesity is something Moochelle missed. She better get with the program.
They don’t normally tell you how many calories are in those doggie treats. Probably a lot.
My “companion animal” (Good God!),AKA:my *dog*,is a vegan.But for some reason she always seems depressed.
From my every day experience, I cannot tell my cats what to eat and what not to eat. They tell ME what they want!!!!!...or else!!!!
I also love dogs. I tried to introduce one into our kitty family. The cats had a conference amongst themselves. They then approached me and announced that their suitcases were packed and ready to leave if I were to bring a dog into the/their home.
They won.
With some, this time is badly managed.
There should be laws that regulate what food and medicine can be given to pets. If an immigrant family moves in next door and your pets disappear, you may wind up getting sued for contaminating your neighbors food source. And it might be courteous to make sure the pet food gives the pets a good flavor.
It’s stocked in the same aisle as kosher bacon.
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