Is my pet too fat?

Obesity can increase your pet’s chances of developing a number of diseases (i.e. diabetes) and can worsen others (i.e. arthritis).

To determine if your pet is overweight, run your hands over their chest and abdomen. You should be able to feel each rib with only a small amount of flesh over them and there should be a recognizable waistline. If you can no longer easily feel the ribs, your pet is overweight. If you can stand back and see your pet’s ribs, they are too thin.

If you need help putting your pet on a weight loss program, contact our office.

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