Certain medical conditions can cause obesity in pets and any
pet with a weight problem should be examined by a veterinarian prior to
initiating a weight control program.
The veterinarian will determine if there is an underlying cause for the obesity
or if there are other medical conditions present, which could complicate weight
reduction.
The rate of weight loss in obese cats is critical to their overall health. Certified veterinary nutritionists are a good resource. The veterinarian is also a valuable resource in helping establish a weight reduction program specific for owner and pet.
For example : an overweight cat should not be placed on a severely calorie-restricted diet ( serious and even fatal liver failure can occur ).
When starting a weight reduction program, veterinarian can help pet owner determine a realistic weight goal and timeline. It is important to understand how long the process may take. In general, a good goal to aim for is 1-2% of the body weight per week. We do not want the pet to lose weight too fast, since rapid weight loss increases the likelihood the weight will come back after the weight reduction diet is stopped.
The rate of weight loss in obese cats is critical to their overall health. Certified veterinary nutritionists are a good resource. The veterinarian is also a valuable resource in helping establish a weight reduction program specific for owner and pet.
For example : an overweight cat should not be placed on a severely calorie-restricted diet ( serious and even fatal liver failure can occur ).
When starting a weight reduction program, veterinarian can help pet owner determine a realistic weight goal and timeline. It is important to understand how long the process may take. In general, a good goal to aim for is 1-2% of the body weight per week. We do not want the pet to lose weight too fast, since rapid weight loss increases the likelihood the weight will come back after the weight reduction diet is stopped.
In addition, in some pets such as cats , rapid weight loss can result in severe liver disease and even failure due to hepatic lipidosis.
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