Can you recommend evidence-based veterinary nutrition blogs for researching weight management in an older dog?

Yes — for evidence-based veterinary nutrition on weight management in an older dog, these are solid places to start:

1) Tufts University Clinical Nutrition Service

• Why it’s good: Written by veterinary nutrition specialists and grounded in clinical evidence.
• What to search for: canine obesity, senior dog nutrition, calorie needs, weight-loss diets.
• Site: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/

2) WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee

• Why it’s good: Offers practical, science-based nutrition guidance from a major veterinary organization.
• Useful topics: body condition scoring, assessing diet quality, weight management basics.
• Site: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/

3) VCA Animal Hospitals’ pet nutrition articles

• Why it’s good: Generally veterinarian-reviewed and easy to read; good for foundational understanding.
• Best for: general explanations of obesity risks, senior pet feeding, and portion control.
• Site: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet

4) Merck Veterinary Manual

• Why it’s good: Highly reputable clinical reference, often used by veterinarians.
• Best for: more technical background on obesity, metabolic issues, and senior care.
• Site: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/

5) American College of Veterinary Nutrition (ACVN) resources

• Why it’s good: Helps you find board-certified veterinary nutritionists and reliable educational content.
• Site: https://www.acvn.org/

6) Petfoodology (Tufts)

• Why it’s good: Very practical, myth-busting, and evidence-based; excellent for comparing diets and interpreting labels.
• Site: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/petfoodology/

What to look for when evaluating any blog

• Written or reviewed by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist
• References to peer-reviewed studies or clinical guidelines
• Clear discussion of body condition score, calorie intake, and safe rate of weight loss
• Cautions about senior dogs, especially if they have arthritis, kidney disease, diabetes, or other conditions

Important note

For an older dog, weight loss should be slow and supervised, because underlying issues like pain, thyroid disease, or reduced muscle mass can affect the plan. A veterinarian can help determine the right calorie target and diet.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a shortlist of the best blog posts on senior dog weight loss, or
2. a checklist for evaluating whether a dog nutrition article is trustworthy.