Phoenix Veterinarians

Pet Obesity

Pet obesity is as much a problem for your pet as it is for you. Obesity can make it difficult for pets to move around, making them much less active. This, of course, perpetuates their obesity because they burn fewer calories due to inactivity. Higher blood pressure, depression, lethargy, and compulsive overeating are not just problems that we humans face when we get too fat; our pets have to deal with these issues as well, including the negative health consequences that normally follow.

If you think your pet is overweight, you can find out for sure by contacting our Phoenix vet clinic. We have worked with numerous obese pets, so in addition to telling you if your pet is obese, we can help you solve the problem and get your pet back on the road to a healthy and active lifestyle.

One thing to keep in mind is that an active and healthy pet very often leads directly to an active and healthy pet owner. Your own weight loss could easily begin by helping your pet solve their obesity problems. If you bring your pet into our office to receive help for their weight issues, you could be handling both issues at the same time. If you would like to lose weight and your pet also needs to lose weight, your pets vet visits could be just as helpful to you as they are for your pet.

Contact our Phoenix veterinarians for a comprehensive assessment of your pet's health. If the pet is obese, we'll find out if any medical conditions are causing the obesity. Once we have discovered the cause of their weight problem, we'll proceed to create a plan for their immediate weight loss and help you solve the problem. Contact us today for professional Phoenix pet care.