AKC, Pfizer team up to battle pet obesity

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New York - The AKC Humane Fund and Pfizer Animal health organized a new informational Web site at www.stopcanineobesity.com.

NEW YORK — The AKC Humane Fund and Pfizer Animal health organized a new informational Web site at www.stopcanineobesity.com. The pet-owner site offers tips on curbing companion-animal obesity, and offers clients a body-assessment rating for dogs. The site also addresses feeding habits, lack of exercise, slow metabolism neutering and other health-related disorders.

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