Spotlight on...Obesity
The importance of keeping your pet a healthy weight
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for your pet's long-term well-being. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help prevent health issues keeping your furry friend active and happy. Explore our tips and resources to ensure your pet stays fit and full of energy for years to come!
It is incredibly important to understand how much you should feed your pet – taking into account both complete food and any complementary treats. You should also be aware of the recommended levels of exercise your pet should be getting on a daily basis.
It has been proven that not only is chronic disease delayed in pets who are of optimum weight but preventing pets from becoming obese can also extend their lives. A 14 year study (Keely et al) showed that dogs fed to lean condition from early puppyhood throughout later life can enjoy up to two more healthy, active years.
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At UK Pet Food, we work with many pet nutrition experts who have helped us create useful posters, tools and resources to support the healthy weight management of pets.
They are written by professionals for professionals - to be shared with pet owners. We hope that having all these tools in one place helps you on your weight management journey: