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Dr. Ernie Ward talks pet obesity and prevention; Jackie Ott Jaakola on the benefits of cat health studies; and more | WGN Radio 720


Founder and President of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, Dr. Ernie Ward, says the issue is far more complex than people merely offering too much table food. So, what exactly has been going on? And why with every passing year are there more and more obese dogs/cats? And it’s not only about weight, but also about body condition score. Clearly, our pets would live longer and healthier and even happier lives if they were not so many overweight/obese dogs/cats.

Jackie Ott Jaakola, Executive Director of the non-profit EveryCat Health Foundation explains how all cats truly have benefited from the over 50 years of funding cat health studies, and education events – such as the one coming up April 13-14, “Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Being Purrfectly Clear on Feline Pain. 

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