Articles and Research

While we hope this website has given you all the information needed to get started on healthy canine weight management, additional research, and education are always recommended! Expand your knowledge and become a boss dog owner!

Body condition scoring tutorial video

Learning how to score your own pets body condition can be daunting, luckily there are plenty resources to help you score your pets body condition accurately and easily!

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Knuckle Body condition scoring tutorial video

In addition to typical body condition score charts, there are ways to estimate body condition score using references you already have!

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Foods to Manage Obesity - Dry food

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It is important to understand feeding guidelines and how they differ between dry kibble and wet foods
Available at Westbrook Veterinary Clinic

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Foods to Manage Obesity - Wet food

It is important to understand feeding guidelines and how they differ between dry kibble and wet foods
Available at Westbrook Veterinary Clinic

Click here for wet food

Dog treadmill - Where to buy

Dog treadmills are a great alternative for those who cannot get out as much. There are many dog treadmills for sale perfect for inside home exercise!

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Dog Treadmill - Is it safe?

Dog treadmills are an available alternative/supplement to daily walks. Do they work? Are they safe?

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How and Why I Should Walk My Dog

Walking is one of the most basic and essential movement needs for your furry friend! Want to learn more on the science behind it?

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Alternatives to walking dogs - Aqua therapy

Some dogs may have joint or other mobility issues making walking a more difficult task. Luckily, there are alternatives!

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Paws N' Pounds Plan

Articles and Research

Learning how to score your own pets body condition can be daunting, luckily there are plenty resources to help you score your pets body condition accurately and easily!

In addition to typical body condition score charts, there are ways to estimate body condition score using references you already have!

It is important to understand feeding guidelines and how they differ between dry kibble and wet foods Available at Westbrook Veterinary Clinic

It is important to understand feeding guidelines and how they differ between dry kibble and wet foods Available at Westbrook Veterinary Clinic

Dog treadmills are a great alternative for those who cannot get out as much. There are many dog treadmills for sale perfect for inside home exercise!

Dog treadmills are an available alternative/supplement to daily walks. Do they work? Are they safe?

Walking is one of the most basic and essential movement needs for your furry friend! Want to learn more on the science behind it?

Some dogs may have joint or other mobility issues making walking a more difficult task. Luckily, there are alternatives!

It is important to understand feeding guidelines and how they differ between dry kibble and wet foods
Available at Westbrook Veterinary Clinic

It is important to understand feeding guidelines and how they differ between dry kibble and wet foods
Available at Westbrook Veterinary Clinic