Did you know that pets who maintain a healthy body weight live up to 2.5 years longer than pets which are overweight?

 

A pet's body condition is the most accurate way to determine whether to feed more or less to maintain or achieve ideal body weight for your pet. It is roughly estimated that 60% of cats and 55% of dogs are overweight.

 

obesity is the leading cause of disease in pets

Obesity is a common issue among pets, leading to various health problems including:

  • arthritis
  • bladder stones
  • cancer
  • cushings
  • diabetes
  • heart disease
  • hypertension
  • heat intolerance
  • ligament injuries 

IS your pet overweight?

Follow the below method to determine whether your dog or cat is of ideal weight. A pet is considered to be Overweight if their current body weight is 10% to 20% above their ideal body weight. A pet is classified as Obese if their current body weight is 20% to 30% above their ideal body weight. Increasing daily food intake is recommended if a pet is underweight. Decreasing daily food is recommended if a pet is overweight or obese.

 

Open your hand and face your palm down. Gently glide your fingers over your knuckles.  A dog’s or cat’s body condition is ideal if their entire ribcage feels similar to this.

Open your hand and face your palm up. Gently glide your fingers over the base of your fingers. A dog’s or cat’s body condition is overweight if their entire ribcage feels similar to this

Open your hand and face your palm up. Lightly glide your fingers over the base of your thumb. A dog’s or cat’s body condition is obese if their entire ribcage feels similar to this.

Make a fist and gently glide your fingers over your knuckles. A dog’s or cat’s body condition is underweight if their entire ribcage feels similar to this.

 

 

 

DIET IMPROVEMENTS

Dogs and cats lose weight consistently when calories are managed and carbohydrates are reduced. The amount of carbohydrates in processed pet foods (such as kibble and canned food) is 35-70% higher than the amount recommended for weight loss. 

High protein and low carbohydrate raw real food diets provide multiple benefits to fuel weight loss including:

  • protection of lean muscle mass
  • stabilization of blood glucose
  • decreased blood insulin
  • reduced body fat

Ready to take action?

Contact us today to schedule a nutritional consultation to pave your pet's road to health.

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