Management of obesity in cats

Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.

A tailored nutritional approach can help overweight or obese pets lose weight.

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a veterinarian’s conversation with a client who is unaware her dog Benny is obese.

The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.

Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.

Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.

Nutrition is integral to the successful management of diabetic cats.