Pet Weight Management
If you are unsure about your pet’s weight, one of our Veterinary Nurses can help provide you with the right guidance and support on how to best manage your pet’s weight. We offer a comprehensive and free-of-charge service to best promote the health of your pet. Our team will create a unique, tailor-made pet weight management programme, dependent on the specific requirements of your pet, including exercise, diet, and nutrition.
Obesity can lead to numerous health implications. It is, therefore, extremely important that your pet not only loses weight in a structured, gradual manner but also that they are able to maintain a healthy weight afterwards. We are aware that it can be incredibly difficult to stick to a weight-loss programme, but through regular appointments with our experienced team, we can help you achieve your pet's weight management goals.
Obesity in pets can cause some of the following problems down the line:
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Breathing problems
- High blood pressure
- Lethargy and reluctance to exercise
- Inability to clean themselves properly
- Is my pet at risk from obesity?
Certain variables, such as breed, age, and gender, may put our pets at higher risk of obesity and are not within our control. Still, it should go without saying that being overweight is just the result of consuming more calories than being burned off. Excess weight in animals can lead to breathing and cardiac issues, as well as illnesses like diabetes and arthritis. It is advisable to inquire about our weight assistance options. Our team at Gower can advise accordingly.
- What exercise should my pet be doing?
Exercise regimens ought to be tailored to each person's age, breed, gender, and level of physical fitness. To create an exercise regimen that your pet enjoys, you need first to determine what entertains and motivates them. We can offer guidance and recommendations as needed.
- What happens during a weight consultation appointment?
Your pet's complete medical history will be taken, and the veterinarian or veterinary nurse will conduct a thorough clinical examination. Your pet will be given a bodily condition score after being weighed. Recommendations will be given based on the results. It could be recommended to do additional testing, including blood tests if a medical condition is detected. If not, suggestions for nutrition and exercise will be made to assist in helping your pet return to a healthy weight.
