Lose 60 tonnes in 6 months

Fat is a Furry Issue!

With around one in every three pets in the UK now overweight, it’s clear that we all need to be watching the calories when we feed our pets. Unfortunately, many pets don’t take enough exercise and over-indulge on treats and at mealtimes. Sound familiar?

Our practice has now joined a national campaign, supported by to do something to tackle the issue. The aim is to help pets across the UK and Ireland lose ‘60 tonnes in 6 months’. It’s quite a target, equivalent to the weight of twelve elephants! So over the next few months, we are encouraging all our clients to have their pet’s weight checked. We can let you know if your pet needs to lose a few pounds, set a target weight and provide some really effective weight loss solutions.  We know that many people don’t realise their pet is overweight but pets do live longer and happier lives if they are kept slim, so pop in to see us soon for support and advice.

Healthy Lifestyles

Did you know that overweight dogs live on average two years less than normal weight dogs? As well as suffering from a variety of diseases associated with obesity – such as heart disease and diabetes – overweight pets are also prone to mood swings. If you would like your dog, or cat, to live a longer, healthier and happier life please call down to the practice where we can check your pet’s weight. We can tell you what your pet’s ideal weight should be, develop a plan to help lose any excess pounds and provide lots of tips and support that will help you along the way.

Help us Lose 12 Elephants!

A national campaign has launched to shed kilograms of excess weight from our overweight pets. The aim is to lose 60 tonnes in 6 months across the UK and Ireland, which is the equivalent of 12 elephants! We would like to play a big part in helping to reach this hefty target because we know that once pets are at their ideal weight they are healthier and happier. Pop down to the surgery or give us a call to ask about having your pet weighed and to have a target weight set. There are some really effective foods to help your pet lose weight, so there has never been a better time to start your pet on a weight management programme. We also have some great hints and tips that will help you stay on the ‘straight and narrow’ when it comes to pet mealtimes.

Time for Your Pet to go on a Diet?

If your pet has gained a few pounds lately, you might have some worries about the best way for them to diet. Lots of pet owners tell us they have tried to cut down on their pet’s food but with no obvious improvements to the waistline. The problem is that simply cutting down on your pet’s normal food can leave them hungry and even short of important nutrients. There is a better way. New Hill’s™ Prescription Diet™ r/d™ can result in body fat loss of around 22% in dogs within 8 weeks and around 20% body fat loss in cats within 12 weeks. They deliver all the nutrients your pet needs, help them feel fuller for longer and they taste great too! Give us a call or make an appointment to find out more about how we can help your pet lose the surplus and gain a whole new healthier and happier way of life.

Weighty Concerns

Weight gain in pets can be a serious problem, predisposing your pet to a whole host of serious conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and even a shortened life. But many pet owners don’t spot when their pet is overweight. The warning signs you should look out for in your pet are shortness of breath, difficulty moving or slowness, longer naps, mood swings and tight collars that need to be loosened a few notches. 

That’s why our practice is taking part in the ‘60 tonnes in 6 months’ campaign, which aims to help overweight pets across the UK and Ireland lose their surplus pounds. It’s a big task in every sense and we would love clients to bring their pet in for a weight check to see if they have drifted from their ideal bodyweight. Even if you haven’t seen any of the warning signs, your pet may have just gained the beginnings of a ‘spare tyre’ and of course, it’s always better to take action early. Call us for information and advice – you’ll be amazed at how much we can do to help keep your pet slim, healthy and happy.