5 Tips to help your pet lose weight

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The simple solution to weight management is no different for pets than it is for humans. Combine a healthy diet, common sense feeding and regular exercise and your pet will maintain a healthy weight and have the best chance of avoiding weight-related disease.


Here are my five top tips for helping your pet lose weight:

1. Determine the pet's target weight 
 - all veterinary clinics have scales and can suggest an appropriate target weight according to age, breed and lifestyle. 


2. Feed your pet once a day – in the morning – so they have plenty of time throughout the day to exercise and work off some calories.

3. Feeding a natural, fresh diet of meat and vegetables, free of preservatives and artificial additives, will help your pet feel full for longer and is lower in calories and fat than heavily processed alternatives.
Tip: Kangaroo meat is a great choice for your pet because it is low in fat and high in meat proteins.

4. Ensure your pet has access to plenty of water.

5. Exercise your pet appropriately. Your local vet can advise you about how much exercise they need.