2.7 Million Pets are Overweight in the UK

New research has revealed that pet obesity is on the rise across the UK with 2.7 million pet owners being told that their pets are overweight in the last year. 1.7 million dogs were overweight and 1 million cats.
Obesity in dogs can lead to serious health issues, such as diabetes, joint disorders and cardiovascular problems, which could potentially shorten their lifespan by up to two years.
Our Grain Free, Super Premium and Superfood 65 recipes all contain a high level of quality protein, which is essential in a dog’s diet as it plays an important role in helping to maintain a healthy weight. They are ‘complete and balanced’, which means that they contain everything a dog needs to maintain their health and well-being, and so it’s important to remember that added treats on top of this can lead to over feeding and weight gain, so their daily portions may need to be reduced slightly to account for this. Exercise is also vital for helping to maintain a healthy weight and prevent serious health issues later in life.
For dogs that struggle with weight gain, or those that are lower in activity such as senior dogs, our Adult Light and Senior recipes are a great option because they are 15% lower in fat than the standard Adult food in each range. A ‘Light’ or ‘Senior’ food, therefore, offers a complete and balanced diet containing all of the necessary vitamins and minerals, and it means that a dog’s bowl still looks just as full but, they consume fewer calories – so there is no feeling guilt by having to feed them less!