Preventive Medicine | Today's Veterinary Nurse

Focus on Overweight and Obesity in Dogs

Kirk J. Breuninger, VMD, MPH | Banfield Pet Hospital | Vancouver, Washington

A look at dog obesity and overweight prevalence from Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2017 State of Pet Health Report.

Winter 2018 | Volume 1, Issue 1

Tackling Pet Obesity: It’s Not Easy, But It’s the Best Work!

Esther Klok, Dierenkliniek Winsum | The Netherlands

When I started my career as a veterinary technician, I had my hands full of “normal” work. I gave advice about food and prevention methods at the front desk. I made X-rays at the request of the veterinarian and used the microscope in the lab. My job included keeping animals alive that were under anesthesia more…

Winter 2018 | Volume 1, Issue 1

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