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#9  Common Pet Health Issues

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A discussion around joints, skin and obesity. What happens and why it happens, signs to look out for, and how to prevent the issues. Plus, what defines a pet as obese? How do you calculate your pet’s BMI, and what are the health implications of pet obesity? Brought to you by Pet Heaven.
Season 1 / Episode 9 10 Aug 2018 English South Africa Society & Culture · Kids & Family

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