It’s important to weigh their food, then reduce gradually by 10%. Reduce the amount of food – this can be hard if your dog is very food-oriented and they may make their displeasure known with begging behaviours.Feed a diet food – a lower calorie food will help your dog to feel full, but without a high calorie count.New toys can help to keep your dog entertained and interested. Increase play time – aim for 15 minutes of active play once or twice a day.
If your dog has obesity related heart disease or arthritis it is important to check with the vet before changing their exercise pattern. If your dog is overweight you can increase their exercise help burn the calories.We’re here to help and encourage you as you and your cat journey towards the purrfect profile. Be patient – it takes time and dedication as weight loss should be a slow, steady process.Introduce some fun areas for them to explore even a cardboard box or tube can make a great game of hide and seek. Increase playtime – some cats love chase and pounce games.Cut down on treats – some cat treats are equivalent to doughnuts for humans in terms of calorie content!.Tell the neighbours – if your cat needs to lose a few pounds it might be an idea to give your neighbours the heads up in case they’ve been giving your cat the odd treat.Puzzle feeders – these toys require time and effort to deliver food, encouraging activity and slower feeding.Scatter feed – this can encourage activity as your cat has to find the food.Never starve your cat as this can cause medical problems. Reduce the amount of food – this can be hard if your cat is very food-oriented and they may make their displeasure known with begging behaviours.Feed a diet food – a lower calorie food will help your cat to feel full, but without a high calorie count.Also, cats have a habit of hunting or visiting neighbours to help themselves to seconds! There are a few things we can do to encourage weight loss: We have less control over their exercise levels than we do with dogs, and in a multi-cat household it’s tricky to separate out food. If your cat is overweight, it’s can be a challenge to slim them down.
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