Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder seen in cats and dogs. In Australia, 41% of dogs and 33% of cats are considered obese. ‘Obesity’ is commonly used as a term for being overweight, however more specifically it is a condition where a pet’s weight is more than 15% above ideal.

1. Do you have difficulty feeling your pet’s ribs?
2. Is there little or no ‘waist’?
3. Do you give your pet table scraps or left over’s?
4. Is your pet reluctant to exercise?
5. Does your pet seem to tire easily with activity?
6. Does your pet waddle when it walks?
7. Does your pet keep eating so long as there is food in the bowl?
8. Have you been told your pet is overweight

If you answered yes to any of the above questions your pet may be suffering from obesity.Some factors such as a pets age, breed, sex and heritage can contribute to obesity. However, other factors we can control can be addressed such as overfeeding and exercise. To help address these issue Valley Veterinary Surgery offer a pet weight loss clinic Pet Fit.