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

Neutered cats are predisposed to 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.

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.

Discussing this sensitive topic starts with the health and wellbeing of the pet in mind.

Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play a veterinarian’s conversation with a client who is reluctant to feed her overweight cat, Frank, a different diet or to eliminate his treats.

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.