Nutrition is a major factor of your pet's health. Your pet's weight, skin, fur and energy is determined by the diet of your pet. Pet owners sometime overfeed or underfeed their pets due to various reasons but this simple diet issue can be the reason of many major health issues in future.
Weight Management
Regular weight checks are recommended. Animals typically become obese due to overfeeding, lack of sufficient exercise, or congenital conditions. Being overweight can predispose animals to joint issues, diabetes, heart disease, digestive problems, liver disorders, cancer, and other medical conditions. In addition, it can lower an animal's longevity and quality of life. Pets can also become underweight due to animal anorexia, certain disorders, or psychological conditions.
If your animal is underweight or overweight, we will most likely recommend a customized weight management treatment plan, which could include:
Dietary changes. The most significant factor in your pet's weight is most likely it's diet. Adjusting the amount of fat, protein, and fiber in your pet's food can help it gain or lose weight.
Different feeding practices. The way you feed your animal may also affect its weight. It's important to create a standard feeding schedule so your pet does not eat too little or too much.
Increase or decrease in exercise or activity. Some animals may be underweight due to excessive activity and should spend more time resting. Overweight or obese pets will need to be played with, walked, and exercised more rigorously and frequently. Overweight pets tends to get lazy and find it hard to even walk some times, regular walking and running helps them to be fir and in shape.
Medications. We may prescribe some drugs that stimulate or suppress an animal's appetite to assist with weight management. Some vitamins and supplements may also achieve these effects.
At ACM we carry a wide range of prescribed pet food, check our product range.
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