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It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day!

Check out these tips to help make this holiday a positive experience for participating pets: vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-tal...

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Most homemade dog diets lack nutrients, Texas A&M study finds New research from the Dog Aging Project reveals that only 6% of homemade dog food recipes meet essential nutritional requirements.

"Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners."

Learn more about homemade dog meals, what veterinarians recommend, and explore our findings: stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/11...

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A dog is standing in front of a person holding a bowl of food

"Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners."

Learn more about homemade dog meals, what veterinarians recommend, and explore our findings: vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-r...

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Texas A&M Research Shows That Dog Obesity And Food Motivation Are Linked To Breed, Environment, Owner Choices 50% of dogs in the United States are reported to be overweight and, according to a new study led by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project

A new study led by #TAMUVetMed and @dogagingproject.bsky.social revealed that 50% of dogs in the US are overweight - the cause may be a complex web of interactions between #dogs, their breed background, their environment, and food motivation.

Learn more at: vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-r...

Creating A Brighter Future For Pets: Texas A&M Stevenson Center Supports Canine Longevity Research, Veterinary Education Drs. Kate Creevy and Sam Miller with Zoey, the Stevenson Center’s resident dog enrolled in the Dog Aging Project. Photo by Jason Nitsch ’14, VMBS

"The Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center and the Dog Aging Project are both trying to provide pets with the best quality of life for as long as we possibly can."

To learn more about our collaborative efforts, visit VMBS News: vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-r...

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We’re proud of our team! 🎉 Today, Dr. Jacob Ryave presented “Associations of Gait Speed with Physical Factors as a Frailty Marker in Dogs” at the #TAMUVetMed Small Animal Seminar Series.

⚛️ Ryave is also a vital member of our TRIAD team—watch his TRIAD overview: youtu.be/j51zNP3TCe0?...

We're proud of our team! 🎉 Today, Dr. Taylor Reiter presented "Associations of Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Apparently Healthy Dogs" at the #TAMUVetMed Small Animal Seminar Series.

⚛️ Taylor is also a vital member of our TRIAD team—discover more about our cohort: dogagingproject.org/triad

Insulin-dysregulated horses are at higher risk for #laminitis. Dr. Erica Macon discusses feeding them modernequinevet.com/032025-feedi... #Macon_Erica #tamuvetmed

New Study Reveals Link Between Owner Demographics And Canine Nutrition The Dog Aging Project has found the age of the owner has a bigger influence over pet diets than income or education.

Your dog’s diet might say more about you than you think! New research from the @dogagingproject.bsky.social at #TAMUVetMed and #VaMdVetMed shows that owner age plays a key role in diet choices for dogs.

🔍The #dogaginginstitute funds innovative #research projects like the #DogAgingProject.

Making National Dress Up Your Pet Day A Paw-sitive Experience This weekend offers an opportunity for pet owners to celebrate their furry friends with a little extra attention and pampering on National Dress Up Your

It’s National Dress Up Your Pet Day! Check out these tips to help make this holiday a positive experience for participating pets: vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-tal....

#TAMUVetMed #PetTalk