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Fat dogs and cats are getting professional help

September 1, 2012

Boston Globe

Lisa Baruzzi admits she used to slip Richie a few too many treats. She just wanted to show him how much she loved him — “he’s just the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet.”

Then, Richie started having heart trouble. A cardiologist told Baruzzi the golden retriever would have...

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