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HILL'S PET NUTRITION PARTNERS WITH "CRITTER FIXERS" VETERINARIANS TO HELP END PET OBESITY, A TOP HEALTH THREAT

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity is one of the top health threats pets face, with 59% of dogs and 61% of cats in the U.S. classified as overweight or obese in 2022, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Hill's Pet Nutrition is teaming up with Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson, stars of Nat Geo Wild's "Critter Fixers: Country Vets," to raise awareness of the pet obesity issue and share easy ways pet parents can help their dogs and cats lose weight and be healthier.

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  • "One in three pet parents don't recognize their pet's weight issue.1 By joining the Hill's Pet Nutrition End Pet Obesity campaign, we aim to spread the word about the importance of ending pet obesity."
  • Even if pet parents think their pets are at the right weight, it's important to watch out for changes.
  • "We encourage pet parents to take a proactive approach to maintaining their pet's weight," Ferguson said.
  • More than 70% of pets lost weight within 10 weeks when fed Hill's Science Diet Perfect Weight nutrition.

HILL's PET NUTRITION AND CRITTER FIXERS' DRS. HODGES AND FERGUSON PARTNER TO HELP DIVERSIFY VETERINARY MEDICINE AND CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANT WORK OF VETERINARY AND SHELTER TEAMS

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill's Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive and global leader in science-led nutrition, today announced a new collaboration with Drs. Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson, stars of Nat Geo Wild's, "Critter Fixers: Country Vets."  This collaboration will help educate pet parents around the important role nutrition plays in pet health, underscoring how important it is for a pet owner to build a strong relationship with their veterinarian in order to help ensure their pet's lifelong health. Additionally, the group's efforts will support outreach to aspiring veterinarians as they work together to help diversify the veterinary profession.

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  • Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson, stars of Nat Geo Wild's, "Critter Fixers: Country Vets.
  • Additionally, the group's efforts will support outreach to aspiring veterinarians as they work together to help diversify the veterinary profession.
  • "Hill's was founded by a veterinarian and today, hundreds of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, PhD nutritionists, food scientists and animal care technicians work to design our products.
  • "Dr. Ferguson and I are honored to be included in the Hill's Pet Nutrition and Pasadena Humane's Rose Parade float," said Dr. Hodges.

3 Steps to Help Pets Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight

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Monday, January 30, 2023

We are proud to be a part of Hill's 'End Pet Obesity' campaign to help pet parents learn about the impact of even a few extra pounds and equip them with the tools and resources they need to help their pets achieve and maintain a healthy weight."

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  • We are proud to be a part of Hill's 'End Pet Obesity' campaign to help pet parents learn about the impact of even a few extra pounds and equip them with the tools and resources they need to help their pets achieve and maintain a healthy weight."
  • Consider these simple steps to get started:
    To help assess a pet's weight, use the L.O.V.E.
  • Weight management products can help pets achieve an ideal weight, including Hill's Science Diet Perfect Weight, which has shown to lead to weight loss within 10 weeks in 70% of pets fed this nutritional food.
  • This guided our development of formulas that both help support a pet's metabolism for a healthy body weight and taste great.

Hill's Pet Nutrition and 'Critter Fixers' Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson Team Up to Help Pet Owners in the Fight Against Pet Obesity

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

TOPEKA, Kan., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than fifty percent of pets are overweight, but 90 percent of pet parents with an overweight pet don't realize it.1 Pet parents often show love for their pets with food. However, that extra 'love' can lead to weight gain, which can increase the risk of developing other medical conditions.

Key Points: 
  • As part of its mission to transform the lives of pets, Hill's Pet Nutrition , a global leader in science-led nutrition, has enlisted Drs.
  • Vernard Hodges and Terrence Ferguson, stars of Nat Geo Wild's Critter Fixers: Country Vets to join its annual 'End Pet Obesity' campaign to help fight the growing pet obesity epidemic.
  • That's why pet parents should actively monitor their pet's weight and address it in real time with the guidance of their veterinarian," said Dr. Hodges.
  • To learn more about Hill's 'End Pet Obesity' campaign and access free tools and resources for pet weight management, visit www.endpetobesity.com .

Wondercide Teams Up With Dog is My CoPilot, Austin Pets Alive! and Matt Beisner to Save 50+ At-Risk Pets, Flying Them to Safety

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Set to take off on May 10 from Austin, TX, brand partners Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC), Austin Pets Alive!

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  • Set to take off on May 10 from Austin, TX, brand partners Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC), Austin Pets Alive!
  • ), Matt Beisner of"Dog: Impossible" on Disney+/NGW andrescue organizations in need have come together to save 50+ dogs and cats from euthanasia.
  • Professional celebrity dog trainer, Matt Beisner (CPDT-KA) is the founder of THE ZEN DOG and star of the popular international show "Dog: Impossible" on Disney+ and National Geographic Wild.
  • He now lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Brooklin, their son and daughter, and their four once "impossible" dogs."

Hyundai and National Geographic Launch "Outside Academy"

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Hyundai has the widest range of green vehicles, and we\'re proud to showcase how we\'re evolving the journey toward an all-electric future.

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  • Hyundai has the widest range of green vehicles, and we\'re proud to showcase how we\'re evolving the journey toward an all-electric future.
  • NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic\'s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children\'s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses.
  • NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.
  • Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hyundai-and-national-geographic-...\n'

BYUtv and The Dodo Premiere Season 2 of "The Wizard of Paws"

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BYUtv , a family entertainment network available over cable, satellite and free streaming,and The Dodo, the No.

Key Points: 
  • PROVO, Utah, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BYUtv , a family entertainment network available over cable, satellite and free streaming,and The Dodo, the No.
  • Season two premieres on BYUtv on Wednesday, April 28 at 9 p.m. ET/7 p.m. MT/6 p.m. PT, and all aired episodes of the show are available to stream for free on the BYUtv app and at BYUtv.org.
  • In addition, "The Wizard of Paws"will find a second home on Nat Geo WILD, with all eleven episodes in season onere-airing on the network in spring 2021, followed by season two.
  • Nat Geo WILD is the only network 100% dedicated to animals and the people who love them;"The Wizard of Paws"is a naturalfit for its programming lineup.

National Geographic Names Leads For ‘THE HOT ZONE: ANTHRAX’

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Goldwyn joins the series as Bruce Ivins, a brilliant microbiologist who becomes embroiled in the hunt to find the 2001 anthrax killer.

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  • Goldwyn joins the series as Bruce Ivins, a brilliant microbiologist who becomes embroiled in the hunt to find the 2001 anthrax killer.
  • National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets.
  • NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographics media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; childrens media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses.
  • NGP returns 27% of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

Building Upon Natural History for Over 132 Years, National Geographic Announces Fall Slate of Epic Natural History Series and Specials

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

These are all hallmarks of National Geographic natural history programming, said Geoff Daniels, executive vice president, unscripted global entertainment.

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  • These are all hallmarks of National Geographic natural history programming, said Geoff Daniels, executive vice president, unscripted global entertainment.
  • Through innovative technology and access to some of the most remote, hard-to-reach locations on the planet, National Geographic captures animal behaviors and landscapes from new perspectives.
  • National Geographics slate of natural history programming includes the following six titles, which will air globally in 172 countries and 43 languages on National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD.
  • In addition, Nat Geo WILD Fridays on National Geographic channel, showcasing the most epic of natural history programming, will launch with the season four premiere of SAVAGE KINGDOM, beginning August 14.

National Geographic’s SHARKFEST Celebrates One of the World’s Top Predators and Highlights National Geographic’s Commitment to Protecting the Oceans

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Just TWO days away, the 8th annual SHARKFEST has more bite than ever with five consecutive weeks of programming across both National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD.

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  • Just TWO days away, the 8th annual SHARKFEST has more bite than ever with five consecutive weeks of programming across both National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD.
  • The network draws on SHARKFEST to underscore National Geographic Societys 132-year legacy in exploring the farthest reaches of Earth and to highlight its commitment to shark and ocean conservation.
  • To connect viewers to this work, National Geographic today launched its first-ever online SHARKFEST webpage (natgeo.com/sharkfest).
  • National Geographic Explorers serve as some of SHARKFESTs on-air experts, but there are many more whose shark research and conservation efforts are supported by the National Geographic Society.