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Half of dogs and cats overweight: ‘It’s actually a form of abuse’

Half of dogs and cats overweight: ‘It’s actually a form of abuse’

Approximately half of all dogs and cats in the Netherlands suffer from overweight, a condition that significantly impacts their health and life expectancy. A veterinarian warns that pet obesity is a serious issue often overlooked by owners and provides guidance on how to manage animal weight effectively.

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Politics on the Amstel: Is the coalition agreement really that left-wing and what is Esmah Lahlah doing in Amsterdam?

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Tata Steel must give Donald Pols a second chance after all

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Netherlands gets its own Songwriters Wall of Fame in Hilversum

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