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Bailey's Weight Loss Journey — What I Did Wrong Before I Knew Better | Dog Calorie Tool
Before Murphy, there was Bailey. Bailey was my first dog as an adult. A 55-pound pit bull mix with the softest ears I've ever felt and the saddest ey...
Four Things I've Learned About Dog Weight That My Vet School Textbooks Didn't Teach | Dog Calorie Tool
I learned a lot in my nutrition certification program. Metabolism. Digestive physiology. How to calculate RER in my sleep. The difference between crud...
Prescription Weight Loss Dog Food — Is It Worth the $90 Bag? | Dog Calorie Tool
Ninety dollars for a 25-pound bag. That's what prescription weight loss dog food costs — at least where I shop in Portland. I've seen it for $85 on sa...
I Thought My Dog's Limping Was Arthritis. It Was 8 Extra Pounds. | Dog Calorie Tool
I was convinced Murphy had arthritis. He was slowing down on walks. Not dramatically — but instead of pulling ahead, he started walking next to me. H...
Why 60 Percent of US Dogs Are Overweight and Most Owners Don't Know It | Dog Calorie Tool
Sixty percent. That's how many US dogs are overweight or obese. You've probably heard that number before. It's been floating around for years. But he...
Canine Fitness Month Is Over But Your Dog's Weight Isn't | Dog Calorie Tool
April is Canine Fitness Month. It's over now. The Instagram posts have stopped. The "30-day walking challenge" hashtags have faded. The sponsored ads ...