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It may be helpful to maintain a log of intake (food and treats) and weight to monitor progress. All members of the family must admit that your pet is overweight and commit to a weight loss program. Giving this pet 1 slice of cheese is the same as you eating 5 slices of cheese – all in addition to what has already been fed. A pet that requires 400 calories per day (about 1/5 of most humans). Consider this: humans generally require 2000-2200 calories per day.

Even with this help, we still have to look at your pet’s individual lifestyle and metabolic rate.

There are formulas for resting energy requirements for dogs and cats that help us determine the number of calories your pet needs.

Too many treats, snacks, and/or table food.

I see four basic reasons for DOGS being overweight: Most pets begin slowly gaining weight and only a historical review of body weight reveals the insidious nature of this condition. Most owners don’t recognize that their dogs are overweight until they take them to the veterinarian for another reason. When regular caloric intake exceeds the energy burned, the excess is stored as fat.Īs little as an extra 1 percent caloric intake can result in a 25 percent increase over ideal body weight by middle age. The primary causes of obesity are overeating and lack of exercise. In the U.S., over half of dogs and cats are overweight. Obesity is defined as the excessive accumulation of body fat.

Research has shown that pets that are normal weight (not overweight or obese) on average live 2 years longer than overweight pets. Overweight and/or obese pets will have more health issues such as joint issues, respiratory difficulties, diabetes, and a variety of other medical issues. What is your pet’s BCS and why should you care?