Is Your Dog Fat? The Simple At-Home Test Every Pet Parent Should Know

Описание: Is your dog overweight… or are they actually at a healthy weight?
In today’s video, Dr. Peter Mosites, veterinarian of 10+ years and owner of Mermaid Vet Hospital in Vero Beach, FL, walks you through quick, easy, and vet-approved ways to check your dog’s body condition right at home.

You’ll learn:

🐶 How to Tell If Your Dog Is Overweight

The rib test (the #1 quickest way to check at home)

How your dog should look from above (the “hourglass” test)

How your dog should look from the side (the abdominal tuck)

⚠️ Why Your Dog’s Weight Matters

Keeping your dog at a healthy weight can:

Extend their lifespan

Reduce joint disease & arthritis

Lower the need for medications

Make anesthesia safer

Save you money on food and vet bills

🍽️ What to Do If Your Dog Is Overweight

Dr. Mosites covers:

How to get an accurate weight (even if you don’t have a pet scale)

Why measuring food correctly matters (stop using the “big gulp cup”!)

How to calculate your dog’s daily calories

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How much to reduce their intake (start with 10%)

How to safely exercise your pet without hurting their joints

When to talk to your veterinarian

When you should consider a prescription weight-loss diet

🏥 Need Help?

If you’re in the Vero Beach, Florida area, we’re always here to help you keep your pet happy, healthy, and thriving.

📍 Mermaid Vet Hospital
Your trusted local veterinarians
👉 themermaidvet.com
772-925-1625

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