Holiday Weight Gain in Pets: Veterinary Strategies with Dr. Martha Cline

The holiday season brings joy, family, and—unfortunately—extra calories for many of our patients. This week on The Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor sit down with board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Martha Cline to unpack why holiday weight gain happens and how veterinary teams can help pet owners set healthier habits for the year ahead. From multi-pet household challenges to emotional feeding and environmental barriers, Dr. Cline shares practical, real-world insights that resonate with both clinicians and technicians. Veterinarians are encouraged to take and share with their clients and teams the 2025 Pet Obesity & Nutrition Opinion Survey, now open at:👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025PetObesity Your input helps shape national understanding of nutrition trends and pet owner behaviors. In a lighter moment (pun intended), Dr. Cline also gives a behind-the-scenes look at her unexpected appearance as a toy soldier in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, fulfilling one of Beckie’s lifelong dreams and offering a fun window into the diverse lives of veterinary professionals. Resources mentioned:https://www.dailynutritionmatters.com/