Did Your Pet Gain Weight Over the Holidays? Here's How to Help
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During the December holidays, the routines of both people and pets change and become more sedentary; add a poor diet to that and there is a risk of weight gain. If that happened to your dog or cat and your pet put on weight over Christmas and New Year's, it is time to act and help it lose those extra pounds. Otherwise, they could build up and lead to overweight or obesity, two conditions that can seriously affect your pet's health and quality of life.
To prevent this and help your dog or cat reach its ideal weight, in this NUPEC Blog article we share some recommendations for a pet that has gained weight. Keep reading to find out more.
Tips to help your pet lose the weight it gained over the holidays
Tip #1: Never downplay extra weight in your pet, even if it is just one kilo: for dogs and cats, one extra kilo is equivalent to a person carrying 5 to 7 extra kilos, depending on the ideal weight for their breed.
Tip #2: For a pet to lose weight without putting its health or nutrition at risk, it should see the veterinarian, who can set up a personalized feeding plan and gradual lifestyle changes that will help it reach its ideal weight.
Tip #3: An active routine with daily play and walks can make a weight loss program more effective; just remember to ask your veterinarian which exercises or activities are suitable for your pet.
Tip #4: A specialized weight loss food can be a great ally to help a cat or dog reduce its calorie intake in a healthy way. To support you with this, at NUPEC we developed NUPEC Weight Control for dogs and NUPEC Weight Care for cats, two specialized nutrition formulas designed by veterinary nutrition experts to help reduce body weight while maintaining muscle mass, without affecting appetite.
Following these tips will help your dog or cat gradually and healthily return to its ideal weight and shed the pounds it gained over the holidays.
If you need more information about our specialized weight loss products for pets, or want to learn more about the risks of overweight in dogs and cats, we invite you to talk to your trusted veterinarian for more details.
At NUPEC®, we are committed to enhancing the health, beauty and life of pets through responsible scientific nutrition, bringing fulfillment to their owners.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one extra kilo affect my dog or cat?
For a pet, one extra kilo is equivalent to a person carrying 5 to 7 extra kilos, depending on its ideal weight.
How can I help my pet lose weight?
Take it to the veterinarian for a personalized feeding plan, increase its activity with daily play and walks, and consider a specialized weight control food.
