Obesity advice
When it comes to your own diet you try to be as healthy as possible, don’t you? You eat the correct food for energy and try not to overindulge; your pet’s diet should be the same.
When animals become overweight, they’re susceptible to lots of problems. Strain is put on their joints which makes mobility difficult. This can dissuade your pet from exercising which can result in obesity. Obesity can then cause serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and respiratory problems.
It’s not just overfeeding your pet that can cause them to become overweight but feeding them the incorrect diet can too. There are hundreds of different pre-packaged pet foods available today, each containing different levels of energy. And if you are feeding your companion a diet that has more energy than they are using, they are at risk of putting on weight.
At JP Veterinary Services, we appreciate that it can take a little work to figure out which diet best suits your pet. Speak to our veterinary professional about your pet’s dietary requirements.
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