Helpful Pet Weight Loss Tools

	Weight Loss in Dogs
General information on safe weight loss, calculating calories, exercise tips, and advice on how to shed those pesky pounds off your pooch.
	Weight Loss in Cats
General information on safe weight loss in cats, calculating calories, and advice on how to help your fat cat lose dangerous pounds.
	Walking Your Dog for Weight Loss
Tips on aerobic dog walking, a start-up exercise program, and gear to make exercise safe, fun, and effective.
	Daily Feeding and Activity Log
A handy form you can use to record how much you're feeding and exercising your pet. Be sure to take this with you to your veterinarian.
	Pet Weights and Treats
Do you know how many calories were in that tasty treat? The figures will surprise you. The amount of calories in treats is a major factor in the rise in pet obesity.
	Step Weight Loss Program Handout for Veterinarians
This handy reference will help veterinary healthcare providers create a safe weight loss program for any overweight pet. Pet owners: Print out and take this guide to your veterinarian!

Great video from RSPCA - there's an important lesson here!

 

Click here for a video of Dr. Ernie Ward discussing how to talk about
a patient's weight issues with clients.

Click here for a transcript of a Washington Post webchat of Dr. Ernie Ward discussing pet obesity.

Click here for the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Indoor Cat Initiative, a website that gives you ideas on indoor cat play and tips for keeping indoor cats healthy.

Dr. Marty Becker's book "Fitness Unleashed" is an excellent resource for veterinarians and pet owners interested in weight loss. A must-read and highly recommended!

All handouts in Adobe PDF format. For the free viewer, visit www.adobe.com.

Click here for the 2008 data on pet obesity.

All handouts written by Dr. Ernest Ward, Jr. Unauthorized duplication or reproduction without
expressed written permission is prohibited.