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Weight Management for Pets

cornerstonevethospital
Apr 1, 2025
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Proper Weight Management Helps Your Pet Live a Longer, Healthier Life
Proper Weight Management Helps Your Pet Live a Longer, Healthier Life

Keeping your pet at a healthy body weight not only saves money on pet food, and medications, but prevents illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, diabetes, and decreases strain on the heart, and joints aggravation osteoarthritis as they get older.

In general, when your pet reaches an adult age, then you should feed your pet to maintain a healthy weight. A good diet, plenty of exercise, and yearly veterinary exams are the best way to achieve this.

How do I tell if my pet is at a healthy weight?

Ideally, you should be able to feel your pet's ribs by lightly petting on the side of their chest without pushing to feel them. There should be a curve or "tuck up" behind the ribs as you feel your pet's abdomen. There should be smooth muscle over the shoulders, back, and rump. The abdomen should be narrower than the chest.

An underweight pet will feel "boney". You can see and/or feel the space between their ribs, shoulder blade, spine, and/or hip bones, and the abdominal curve is extreme.

Of course regular check ups with your veterinarian will help you to know if your pet is at a healthy weight. If your concerned that your dog or cat isn't fitting the ideal weight please schedule an appointment and we can check to be sure there are any underlying conditions and the best plan for diet and exercise.

 
 
 

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