Practical, evidence-based guides from the Weight Management Clinic team.
Weight management dog food is a specially formulated diet that delivers fewer calories per serving while increasing protein and fiber content, helping overweight dogs lose weight safely and maintain a healthy weight under veterinary supervision. Over …
Read More →Most dogs are enthusiastic eaters. But if your dog's appetite has ramped up noticeably, or if your pet never seems satisfied no matter how much they eat, the cause could range from normal breed-related food motivation …
Read More →The best exercises for an overweight dog are structured short walks, gentle play, and low-impact options such as swimming or underwater treadmill work, all matched to the individual dog's body condition and health status. These forms …
Read More →Most overweight cats lose weight safely when fed roughly 70–80% of the calories needed to maintain their ideal weight - not their current weight. This must be calculated and monitored by a veterinarian because restricting calories …
Read More →Most overweight dogs need 20% to 30% fewer daily calories than they currently eat, with weight loss supervised by a veterinarian at a safe rate of about 1 to 2% of body weight per week. The …
Read More →Even a small amount of excess weight raises your cat's risk of serious disease and can shorten its life. The good news is that gradual, veterinarian-supervised weight loss can reverse or improve many of these problems. …
Read More →Obesity in dogs is far more than just a cosmetic issue. It is a chronic condition that affects joints, organs, breathing, and daily comfort, and it can shorten a dog's lifespan by nearly two years. The …
Read More →Helping a cat lose weight safely means working with your veterinarian to create a gradual, structured weight loss plan that targets about 1% to 2% of body weight per week. Crash diets are dangerous for cats …
Read More →Most dogs can lose weight safely with a veterinary-supervised plan that combines calorie control, a carefully measured diet, and appropriate daily exercise. The process does not need to be complicated, but it does need to be …
Read More →A body condition score is a two-minute, hands-on check that tells you whether your dog is carrying excess fat - more reliably than the scales alone. Here is how to do it at home, and what …
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We were struggling with Pepsi's weight loss ourselves at home. We were under the nurse at the vets, she lost at first but then put weight back on. When we saw the vet she said that she could refer to the weight clinic ...
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I was quite anxious about Poppy having an anaesthetic, and I also felt a bit ashamed that we had had to go, as I wasn't aware that she was overweight until it was pointed out to me by my local vet.
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