| OVERWEIGHT DOGS? THERES HELP!! There’s no question you love your pet. Helping your pet achieve a better quality of life is just one more way you can show that you care. Obesity among pets has reached epidemic proportions. In fact, more than 33 million dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Regular weight checks will help you and your Veterinarian monitor your pet’s weight and overall health. Extra pounds in older pets amplify any preexisting conditions and complicate successful treatment. If left untreated, excess weight-even a few pounds- can leave to serious health risks, including: A few extra pounds in a dog or cat is similar to a person being 30-50lbs overweight. As with people, losing weight isn’t easy for dogs. Fortunately, there is help. Pfizer Animal Health has developed a new dietary additive Slentrol that’s simple to use and has been clinically proven to help curb your pet’s appetite. Instead of switching brands (such as r/d, w/d, or high fiber food brands) Slentrol allows you to keep feeding your dog their same food, and helps regulate their appetite to a healthy level. This, along with exercise, will greatly improve your dog’s quality of life. We’re here to help, if you think your pet can benefit from Slentrol, ask a Kings Park Animal Hospital Technician for more details. |




