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In this issue... Diets for obesity management Low-fat diets with balanced protein:energy ratios may facilitate more effective loss of body fat in dogs and cats. Page 1 Dogs can lose weight too quickly Excessive calorie restriction promotes weight rebound, while slow, gradual loss may encourage long-term weight maintenance. Page 1 Early obesity linked to mammary tumors Obesity at one year of age may contribute to later development of mammary tumors in dogs. Page 2 Effective weight loss in cats Obese cats safely lost weight when fed a low-fat, high-fiber diet ad libitum