THE BALWYN VETERINARY SURGERY
Weight Management
The health risks for overweight cats and dogs are serious and every pet owner should be aware of them.
Weight Management
The health risks for overweight cats and dogs are serious and every pet owner should be aware of them.
Weight management for overweight pets
The health risks for overweight cats and dogs are serious and every pet owner should be aware of them.
Some of the more common consequences of obesity include:
- Osteoarthritis – ~¼ of overweight dogs will develop serious joint complications.
- Diabetes mellitus
- Heart disease and increased blood pressure
- Difficulty breathing – this occurs due to additional fat in the chest constricting full expansion of the lungs
- Decreased stamina and exercise intolerance
- Heat intolerance
- Impaired liver function – excess fat is stored in the liver resulting in a condition called hepatic lipidosis. This is especially common in overweight cats.
- Increased risk of ‘slipped discs’ especially in certain breeds of dogs like Daschunds.
- Decreased quality and length of life
We also encourage all pet owners to pop by and use our scales to track their pet’s weight.
Curious About Weight Management for Your Pet?
If you’re worried about your pet’s weight, we encourage you to book a consult to discuss your options with one of our veterinarians on (03) 9817 4561.
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Monday: 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 1pm / 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday: 8am - 6pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 1pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
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Tuesday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve): 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 25th Dec (Christmas Day): CLOSED
Thursday 26th Dec (Boxing Day): CLOSED
Tuesday 31st Dec (New Years Eve): 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 1st Jan 2025 (New Years Day): CLOSED
