\nEvery third dog and every third cat in Germany suffers from obesity. These animals are limited in their movement\nand vitality and their health is adversely affected.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nSince our animals cannot decide for themselves which and how much food is good for them, we, as owners, are\nresponsible for them and it is up to us to change.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\nPlease note! No animal – dog or cat – should lose weight too quickly, because the burning of adipose tissue may\ncause liver damage that can even lead to death!\n<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nTake a good look at your four-legged friend and ask yourself the following questions: Is his waist\nvisible? Is he well proportioned? Can I feel his vertebrae and ribs? Does my pet quickly run out of\nbreath? Does he spend prolonged periods lying around and not have much interest in play? Is my pet\nno longer cleaning himself properly? All of these questions provide clues as to the possible obesity\nof your pet. We would be happy to advise you if you are not sure whether your pet is overweight.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIf your pet is overweight, he has probably consumed more calories than he needs. The result is that\nmore and more fat accumulates in the tissue. Maybe the food is too high in calories or you have simply\ngiven him too much of it. Often, people feed their pets too many treats – the nice neighbor is always\ncarrying a “yummy,” we “accidentally” drop something while cooking, or we feel guilty because we had\nto work so late and want to do “something nice” for our little one. All of this adds up throughout the\nday. In addition, your pet is less likely to enjoy exercise the more his weight increases and will\ntherefore burn even fewer calories than before – a vicious cycle.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nYes. There are diseases (e.g., metabolic disorders) which can lead to a change in weight. In these cases, a diet\nwill, of course, not have any effect and will possibly even harm the animal. It is therefore important to ensure\nthat your pet has regular check-ups, for example during the annual vaccination.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nObesity should not be underestimated as it can have serious health consequences, such as cardiovascular problems,\ndiabetes, skin diseases, liver diseases, joint diseases, and problems with the musculoskeletal system. In addition,\nthe animal is more susceptible to infections and is at an increased risk of anesthetic complications due to the\nexcess weight.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nFirst, we need to take stock: How much does your pet really weigh? The exact weight is used as a reference value\nand is required to determine the correct amount of food. What does your pet really eat? Keep a food diary (one\nweek should be sufficient to provide a realistic assessment) by writing down the exact amount and type of food\nyour pet eats. Weigh the feed rations; all this will help uncover mistakes in feeding. Do not hesitate to seek\nhelp; we will be happy to advise you and assist in the evaluation of your food diary and in establishing a\nreasonable diet. Do not resign yourself to your pet being overweight. You can guide your pet towards a healthier\nlife and thus a better quality of life.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nNo. The aim is to make a change in diet that is practical for you and your pet. First, we try to identify\nfeeding mistakes; a small optimization of your feeding habits may go a long way. The change in diet is not\nthe only measure; increasing exercise is also really important. This can be achieved by introducing longer\nwalks, purposeful games, swimming, or food dispensing toys. There are special diets for the most severe cases.\nIt is very important that the weight loss is gradual. Weight loss that is too rapid can be dangerous (especially\nin cats). A good guideline is 1% to a maximum of 3% of weight loss per week. Contact us and we will gladly\nadvise you.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nYes. That is why it is especially important to make a long-term change to the eating habits of our four-legged\nfriends. After successful weight loss, we must not make the same mistakes again and start showering our pets\nwith treats. We must constantly pay attention to what our pet eats. A switch to a suitable “light” food may be\nuseful in preventing overweight in the future.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Every third dog and every third cat in Germany suffers from obesity. These animals are limited in their movement and vitality and their health is adversely affected. 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What causes obesity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the most common feeding mistakes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can obesity occur as the result of illness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the consequences of being overweight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My pet is overweight – what can I do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Does my poor baby have to go hungry now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do animals also suffer from the “yo-yo effect”?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n