{"id":104,"date":"2019-04-24T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=104"},"modified":"2019-04-25T06:45:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T11:45:32","slug":"helpful-tips-to-prevent-pet-weight-gain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/helpful-tips-to-prevent-pet-weight-gain\/","title":{"rendered":"Helpful Tips To Prevent Pet Weight Gain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DVM \u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7367-1500x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" width=\"202\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7367-1500x2000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7367-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_7367-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Prevent\nPet Weight Gain This Winter<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long Minnesota winters can be hard on people, and their\nfurry pet companions.&nbsp; Multiple factors\nlead to pet weight gain in the winter. Pets that gain weight over the winter\noften have more problems with arthritis, and they are at higher risk for\ndiabetes, heart disease and many other ailments. In addition, older pets do not\nusually lose these extra pounds in the summer.&nbsp;\nThis can create an endless cycle of weight gain every year.&nbsp; Preventing weight gain and obesity in your\npet can add years to their lifespan, creating more time to spend with your\nspecial friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Measure\nyour Pet\u2019s Food<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet owners need to take control of their pet\u2019s calorie\nintake.&nbsp; Most pets, if left to eat as\nthey wish, will overeat and become obese, even as early as 6 months of\nage.&nbsp; Pet food bag give a guideline of\nhow much to feed your pet. The key is to measure the food for the weight your\npet should be, or its ideal weight. &nbsp;Your\nveterinarian can help you determine the ideal body weight and calculate the\nappropriate calories for your pet. Outdoor only dogs, depending on their breed,\nactivity level and housing, may need slightly more food as the temperature\ndrops below zero.&nbsp; However, this is\nusually only a 7.5% increase in calories for each 10 degree drop in temperature,\nwhich your veterinarian can best determine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treats<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many pet owners are feeding the correct amount of pet food,\nbut their pet is getting too many calories from other sources. It is common,\nespecially with small dogs, for owners to be giving 2-times or more of their\ndaily calorie needs in treats. People food, dog treats, rawhide bones, dental\nbones or anything a pet ingests, counts toward their daily calorie allowance.\nYour veterinarian can help you calculate how many calories per day in treats\nyour pet can have, which is normally no more than 10% of their daily calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inactivity<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Decrease in a\npet\u2019s activity during the cold winter months often correlates with their\nowner\u2019s change in activity.&nbsp; During nice\ndays, walks are good to get your pet moving.&nbsp;\nIf space is available inside, fetch games with toys or food kibble\npieces can help burn a few calories. Pet daycare is a great way to exercise\nyour pet. Pets that are obese may need to start off with daycare for only a few\nshort hours and gradually build to a full day. &nbsp;If your pet\u2019s activity decreases you will need\nto decrease the calories fed to prevent weight gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other\nTools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your veterinarian can help you formulate a weight\nmanagement or loss plan for your individual pet.&nbsp; Other treatments may include blood testing\nfor diseases such as hypothyroidism and prescription weight loss diets. &nbsp;Adjusting the food intake of your pet can be a\nchallenge if you have multiple pets.&nbsp;\nHowever, your veterinarian can help you work through problems to create\na solution for a healthy weight for your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer:&nbsp; This\nwritten content is meant to be educational and is not medical advice.&nbsp; Always consult a veterinarian about medical\nadvice for your pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dr. Maria Krenz, DVM \u2013 ZimmVet-763-856-4848 Prevent Pet Weight Gain This Winter Long Minnesota winters can be hard on people, and their furry pet companions.&nbsp; Multiple factors lead to pet weight gain in the winter. 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