September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, and this coincides with human medicine’s Pain Awareness Month. This episode talks about pain, what it is, how to recognize it, and touches on pain management options for dogs and cats. This is part 1 of our pain series. 

In today's episode, we're going to follow up from our first episode, weight loss strategies for our canine companions. We'll explore why maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for your dog's overall health and happiness, as well as practical tips and strategies to help your pup shed those extra pounds. 

This is our first episode! We are discussing what is obesity and the importance of weight loss in pets as it relates to health span and lifespan. We go over research studies that show the relationship between obesity and how it affects lifespan in dogs.

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