Susan O'Brien
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- Aug 7, 2026
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- Jul 21, 2026
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Animal Hour: A Healthy Weight Can Add Years to Your Petâs Life (opens the original)
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 One of the most common health concerns I see in both dogs and cats is obesity. While a few extra pounds may not seem like a big deal, excess weight can have a significant impact on your pet’s health, comfort, and even lifespan.  Studies have shown that overweight pets often live shorter lives than those at a healthy weight. Beyond longevity, carrying extra weight increases the risk of serious conditions including diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, respiratory problems, and even certain canc
Animal Hour: Handling heat stress in horses (opens the original)
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Is there a topic youâd love to see covered? Submit to: We are facing extended periods of heat without the relief of monsoons. Combined with decreased air quality from smoke and area fires, it is important to monitor your horses carefully for signs of heat stress.Monitoring the heat index before a ride is a valuable tool, especially during the heat of the day or on prolonged trail rides. If the combined heat index is over 130, watch your horse carefully for signs of heat stress. The heat index
Animal Hour: Nutrition and skin health: Helping animals kick the itch (opens the original)
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Is there a topic youâd love to see covered? Submit to: Like humans, an animal’s skin is its largest organ and serves as an important barrier against disease. Healthy skin helps protect against illness, while skin problems can affect comfort, sleep, metabolism and overall quality of life. Chronic itching can lead to licking, self-trauma, infections and weakened defenses. In veterinary medicine, nutritional support is often used alongside medications and allergy immunotherapy to help maintain he
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