28/08/2026
What do you do if your pet is overweight? You bring your pet in for a consultation. While most cases of overweight petsare as a result of eating too much, there are some medical conditions which can contribute to it too, and they need to be ruled out. During this consultation we will then discuss what you are feeding your pet and either change or alter their diet to help reduce the amount of calories that they are consuming. We will also assess their exercise regime to see if this should be changed.
Pets often become overweight because they are overfed - how can you say no to those eyes and they must still be hungry as they won’t stop begging!! A big part of their weight loss journey is training yourself to be strong. We will always ensure that they are getting enoughnutrients for their size so you don’t need to feel guilty. Remember, you are doing the best thing for their health!
Other useful tips are:* Use a slow feeder bowl so that it takes longer for them to get through their meal so that psychologically they feel as if they have eaten more* Use a food that is much lower in calories so that for the same amount of pellets, they are eating less calories* Measure out their required portion for each meal* Give meals twice a day rather than once a day* Limit or even cut out all snacks and treats until they have reached their goal weight
