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Managing your dog's weight

Managing your dog's weight

PURINA® Body Condition Tool

Many people are unaware that their dog might be a bit overweight and needs to shape up, or perhaps they don't think that a couple of extra pounds matters too much. But from a health point of view, size really does matter! So how do you know if your pet is in good condition?

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Downloadable lifestyle diary for your dog

Now you can monitor just how much your pet is eating - and exercising - with a downloadable Pet Lifestyle Diary. It's one of the few easy steps you can take towards a fitter, healthier pet with our 'Size Matters' programme! And don't worry the odd treat is fine, as long as you adjust your pet's diet accordingly.

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Assessing your dog's body condition

Like people, individual dogs use the nutrients and energy in their food differently. This usage also changes with age and activity level, so if you feed more than the actual amount your dog's body needs, the excess calories may be stored as fat and can lead to obesity.

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Is your dog overweight?

Just like people, dogs can quickly put on a few unwanted pounds, especially as they get older and exercise less. Overweight and obese dogs are much more likely to develop obesity-related health problems such as diabetes, respiratory conditions, arthritis, even behavioural problems. So it's easy to see why monitoring your dog's weight and body condition carefully is important.

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Weight control case studies

We chose two dogs and two cats for a 9-month Size Matters programme. Each pet received a tailored programme to help them get back in shape and stay that way under the careful supervision of PURINA’s resident vet and animal behavioural expert, plus the PURINA PetCare Team.

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Your pet’s personal feeding guide

Feeding your pet the right nutrition for their age, lifestyle and body condition is vital to helping them stay healthy, energetic and happy. Just like humans, every pet is unique. That's why this personalised guide will help to ensure you're giving your pet what they need.

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Delicious, wholesome, and traditional, oven-baked BONIO® biscuits have been the tastiest way to show your dog your affection for more than 80 years. Every dog is catered for with different sizes and shapes of crunchy biscuits to support healthy teeth and gums, all enriched with vitamins and minerals. It’s no wonder BONIO® is still the Nation’s favourite dog biscuit.
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