Healthy Weight Management for Pets
- Regular monitoring of body weight and body condition is essential for successful weight management.
- Based on the pet's progress, adjustments to daily food and activity recommendations may be needed to achieve the ideal weight loss rate of 1-2% per week for dogs and 0.5-1% per week for cats.
- Treats should be limited to no more than 10% of the pet's total daily caloric intake.
About the Pet Calorie Calculator
This tool is designed to assist the Pet Life Diary veterinary healthcare team in evaluating pets' nutritional needs and providing recommendations to help maintain or reach a healthy weight. Clients can be given a take-home worksheet with the results. The report function generates a summary of the calculation.
Maintaining optimal body condition is crucial for reducing health risks and improving longevity and well-being in pets. As advocates for pet health, the Pet Life Diary team plays a key role in educating and guiding pet owners on proper nutrition and feeding practices.
Disclaimer: This tool is intended for use by the Pet Life Diary veterinary professionals only. For obese pets with a body condition score of 7/9 or higher, a supervised weight loss program is advised. The calculator provides general guidance, but regular monitoring and consideration of individual factors is essential for safe and effective weight management. The formulations may be updated based on new research findings.
