Weight Management: Overcoming Obstacles in the Battle Against Obesity
Weight Management: Overcoming Obstacles in the Battle Against Obesity
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to help your pet live a long and happy life. Yet a staggering 56% of dogs and 60% of cats in the U.S. are overweight or obese.* On March 25th, 2021, Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, Professor of Clinical Nutrition at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, discussed strategies for helping pets lose weight and how to deal with challenges one might face along the way.
*Source: Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
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Dr. Joseph Wakshlag
Professor, Sections of Clinical Nutrition and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Wakshlag joined the faculty at Cornell in 2006. More recently, Dr. Wakshlag became a charter member of the American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. His research interests include obesity management and nutritional intervention for the canine athlete.