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How Come the Weight-Loss Food Has More Calories than My Dogs Regular Food?

You switch your overweight dog from her usual food to one whose label suggests the kibble will help her slim down, yet she doesn’t lose an ounce. Maybe she even gains weight on this new food. How can that be? It’s because calorie levels for weight management foods for dogs are “all over the place,”...

The 5 Biggest Questions You Must Ask About Pet Obesity

This is an incredibly important issue because pets with obesity are at increased risk for developing serious weight related disorders such as diabetes , arthritis , high blood pressure , kidney disease , cancer, and more. We must do better

If The Dog Is Fat, Is the Cancer Prognosis Worse?

Looking at markers for cancer survival.

Five Ways to Protect Pets in Winter

Follow these tips to keep animals safe and comfortable in the cold. In many areas, winter is a season of bitter...

Celebrating Safely: Ringing In the New Year with Your Pets

Keep your furry friends happy and healthy during your annual New Year’s Eve celebrations with these safety tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC)!

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Unleash a More Hopeful Tomorrow: Join Our Walk Today!

Join the Nationwide® Pet Cancer Awareness Walk on WoofTrax this November and December Nationwide® pet insurance, WoofTrax and Animal Cancer Foundation...

Beware of These Fall Dangers

Fall is here! As the seasons change, don’t forget to keep in mind some of the possible dangers that lurk in the cooler months. Read these helpful tips to keep your pets safe and healthy this autumn.

Autumn Safety Tips

There’s nothing like the crisp, cool air and luscious foliage to get you excited for the changing seasons. Your pet, too, is probably welcoming a break from summer's hot, sticky weather. But fall is also a time of lurking dangers for our furry friends. From household poisons to cold weather hazards, there are important safety...