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Weight Management
The most common health
problem for dogs in the United States is obesity. It is fact
and the problem is getting worse. Like overweight humans,
overweight pets suffer severe life threatening disease.
Animals that are obese
suffer from joint pain, diabetes, breathing difficulties,
and immobility. The fat seen on the outside of the dog is
only part of the story. Just as the visible ice of an ice
berg is not the whole story, so too is fat deposits on your
dog. Vital internal organs compete for space and nutrients
against fatty deposits inside the body Both quantity and
quality of life suffers in obese pets.
Pets give
unconditionally to their owners. Trust and love is the
reward for pet owners. People express their gratitude and
appreciation to their pets with food. The sad truth is we
are killing our best friends with kindness. Dogs will
generally do anything to please us. If we ask them to eat
until they are 40% overweight they will.
Diet and exercise are
the cornerstones to weight management but what about the
pets that are so overweight that they can not exercise?
There is a new prescription appetite suppressant that is
safe and effective for dogs. This drug is a paste that is
administered once daily. The drug works by making the dog
feel full thus reducing the want for more food.
Weight loss can be
managed and controlled so that your pet can live a longer
and healthier life. Please give us a call today to setup an
appointment for a weight management appointment.
258-5400
http://www.slentrol.com/
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