Have you thought your pet could do with losing a few pounds?

There are many risks associated with our pets being overweight including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and more.

Tips for Avoiding Pet Obesity

There are things you can do to ensure your pet maintains a healthy weight:

Change of food

Ideally change your pet’s diet to a low calorie diet over a period of five to seven days. Home-made diets are rarely successful as your pet may still be hungry or start begging or even dustbin raiding. Diets with high levels of fibre help your pet feel full with also getting the nutrients and vitamins they need.

Avoid snacking

Avoid giving your pet treats as much as possible. However if you want to still give your pet treats include them as part of their diet and reduce their meal portions.

Weigh your pet’s food

To ensure your pet gets the required amount of food per their weight, it is best to weigh out each meal to maintain or lose weight.

Exercise your pet

Exercise is important in terms of weight loss and therefore your pet should be encouraged to exercise. Taking dogs for those winter woodlands walks or providing your cat with extra playtime at home will help keep them healthier.

We offer nutritional consults with our veterinary nurses. If you have any questions about the nutritional consults or would like to book your pet in to see us, please do not hesitate to contact us.