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

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.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.

Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in cats.

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.

Read about the strategies, including nutrition, Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR utilizes early in osteoarthritis management.