More and more pets in the UK are struggling with the health problems caused by obesity.
Obese pets have a reduced quality of life. They have less fun because they are less willing to play and exercise, and many go on to develop medical conditions linked to their weight. Every day, vets see overweight pets suffering from diabetes, heart disease, urinary tract disease and arthritis.
Pets with conditions like these die younger which is often heartbreaking for their owners.
PDSA is committed to raising awareness of the rising problem of pet obesity for the benefit of our pets and their owners.
More importantly, we are committed to providing pet-owners with the information you need to help your pets stay a healthy shape and weight.
Body Condition Scoring Leaflet & Posters
The shape of our pets is an excellent sign of whether they’re a healthy weight, and it’s something that all pet owners can check at home. When vets and vet nurses do this they call it “body condition scoring”.
Download our new Body Condition Scoring leaflet which gives great advice on how you can check your dog's weight and body shape. There are also useful posters to download which you can use to assess the shape of your dog or cat.
Further copies of the leaflet and poster can be obtained by calling 0800 917 2509.
Getting Your Dog in to Shape Leaflet
The 'Getting Your Dog into Shape' leaflet explains how you can achieve a healthy weight and shape for your dog. Paying attention to food and fitness is the key!
PDSA Petcast - Obese pets
In this PetCast, PDSA vets show the owners of dogs, cats, rabbits and small pets how they can find out if their pets are a healthy shape.
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