Treating Overweight Pets
If you think your pet is overweight and needs to slim down, remember the best treatment is long-term and gradual. Before you begin treating any pet for weight problems, be sure to have a Vet examination before beginning to make sure there are not other circumstances involved.
Pet weight reduction combines changes in the lifestyles of both the pet and the owners. The entire family must be onboard so no one will undermine the success of your program by sneaking treats to your pet. The basis of a treatment plan is to cut out unnecesary calories and increase exercise. Simply feeding less food or lower calorie food is typically not the answer. Low-fat diets fed long term can cause both skin and internal problems.
The best way to get started is to document the calories that you feed your pet. Remember the treats, bisquits and table scraps and even coat supplements. Then compare your calorie total to the one your Vet recommends. Then document the amount of exercise your pet receives daily. Sitting in the backyard is not exercise. Walking, running, swimming, fetching, chasing a ball or frisbee or playing with other pets are all good forms of exercise.
Document your pet’s weight before you begin your program then have regular, weekly weigh-ins. Weekly weigh-ins can tell you if you are on track of if you need to modify your program. Keeping your pet at optimum weight can mean a longer, healthier and better quality of life – for both of you.
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