Treat Translator - Even a little snack can be a big problem
It is important that you don't feed table scraps ot you pet - especially if your pet is trying to loose weight. Take a look at these unhealthy snacks and what it would mean in human terms.
Gut Busters -SlimFit Program
Why consider an animals weight?
A well fed and healthy pet brims with contentment and can bring much joy to the owner. But as with people, it is easy to cross that line, and have instead an overweight pet. 25% of the dogs and cats that are seen by vets are overweight. This isn't just an issue with appearance; it poses a real health risk to the animal.
What are the effects of excess weight?
- A shorter life expectancy
- Osteo-articular disease (painful joint disorders)
- Cardiac and respiratory disease
- Sugar diabetes
- Poor coat and skin quality
- Lower immunity
- Mammary tumors
- Greater surgical and anaesthetic risk
How can I tell if my pet is overweight?
By bringing your pet into the clinic, we are able to weigh your pet an check the recent weight history for your pet. You are also able to have your pet assessed by a member of the nursing team at RivaPetz Pet Care.
What can I do if my pet is overweight?
It all starts with you... your motivation is the key factor in the success of your pet's weight management. And of course, diet and exercise. In order to lose weight, your pet needs to have its normal diet replaced with a special low-calorie diet. Encouraging your pet to exercise will help to shift that extra weight as well.
What is the SlimFit program?
It is a special weight management program designed by Royal Canin to ensure we are fully equiped to help your dog or cat regain and maintain an ideal body weight. The Obesity Management food provided is low calorie but highly palatable. It is rich in protein, chondroitin and glucosamine, to look after muscles and joints.
The SlimFit program enables your veterinary nurse to determine a target weight and calculate the exact amount of dry and/or canned food needed to achieve it.
But perhaps most importantly , The SlimFit program helps you to stay motivated for your pet, by offering regular weigh-ins and professional monitoring.
If you would like to take part in the SlimFit program, simply let any of the staff at RivaPetz Pet Care know. From here we can make an appointment time and take action to help your pet get a new lease on life!
