![]() In simplest terms, weight loss involves reducing your pet’s calorie intake and increasing their activity level to burn more calories. For overweight pets, even a modest reduction in weight can significantly reduce the chance of some life-threatening diseases. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight requires a commitment to a healthier lifestyle that balances the calories consumed with the calories used by the body for normal functions and activity. What works for one pet doesn’t necessarily work for another pet. It’s probably no surprise, but there’s no one-size-fits-all approach or magic remedy to help your pet shed excess pounds. ![]() For these and other reasons, keeping your pet trim gives them the best chance of a longer, healthier, and pain-free life. On the other hand, excess weight can increase your pet’s risk of issues during anesthesia, reduce their life expectancy, and impair their quality of life. And if your pet has arthritis, maintaining a healthy weight can make it easier to manage any associated pain or discomfort. It also can reduce your pet’s risk of joint injuries associated with excess weight. Keeping your pet at a healthy weight lowers their risk of certain health problems like arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing problems, back problems, kidney disease, and some forms of cancer. Your veterinarian can help you determine whether your pet’s weight is healthy and can work with you to develop a weight management plan based on your pet’s individual needs. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce your pet’s risk of disease and injury and gives them the best chance of a long, healthy, quality life. American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF).American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR).Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).AVMA Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation. ![]()
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