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Pet Weight Management: Portion Control

September 14, 2015 · Mary Telesz

Our pets rely on us to feed them and take care of them, and it is our responsibility to be aware of the portion guidelines for our pets. Why is portion control so important, you may ask? These guidelines are what help keep our pets in a healthy weight range. Obesity in animals creates health problems and reduces their life expectancy, so it’s essential to prioritize a pet’s weight management.

Pet Obesity

Here are the facts:

  • If your pet’s weight is 15% or more over the suggested weight range for their breed and age, your pet is classified as obese!
  • Health problems riddle obese pets. These include, but are not limited to, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint pain, shortness of breath, osteoarthritis; the list can go on.
  • The life expectancy of an obese pet is cut drastically short. Their bodies are not meant to have excessive fat weighing on their internal organs or bone structure. Our pets should be lean and healthy – that is their natural existence.

Taking care of your pet is your duty and responsibility, from their diet to exercise. Speak with your veterinarian to come up with a plan to start shaving the pounds off your pudgy pooch or kitty. This should be done slowly to avoid starvation, or shock, or even death. When you monitor and regulate your pets’ portions you are helping them lead happy, healthy, and long lives. Keep your companion by your side for many years by asking your vet for help in changing your pet’s diet and life today!

Need A Pet Sitter For A Pet With A Weight Controlled Diet?

Here at Paw Pals, we ensure all your fur friends’ dietary regimes are met under our watch. We will take care of your pets as if they were our own. Contact us by calling at (703) 345- 1695 or online for any further information on portion control for your pets or information about the services we offer.

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