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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgYfyicgd4cYVOPK3JJ0EZYQX_KdqTD4iIfKI-aqHxZ6hWo-0cxVc9Dp_B2BeZQJAw27tHedY_5ywCx1Ktyl6VcB-DbLtUrYhDy06zP9qPsakCkoAI_2hUvzbXkTsFxPnW9y8psVAyUqDGRqPsLFBmbIx9xhyRm7SxTY_ws7srxV4lztfJsMLzSQHo\/s1688\/Tips_for_Dog_Weight_Management)Fat_White_Dog_Smiling.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1125\" data-original-width=\"1688\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgYfyicgd4cYVOPK3JJ0EZYQX_KdqTD4iIfKI-aqHxZ6hWo-0cxVc9Dp_B2BeZQJAw27tHedY_5ywCx1Ktyl6VcB-DbLtUrYhDy06zP9qPsakCkoAI_2hUvzbXkTsFxPnW9y8psVAyUqDGRqPsLFBmbIx9xhyRm7SxTY_ws7srxV4lztfJsMLzSQHo\/s16000\/Tips_for_Dog_Weight_Management)Fat_White_Dog_Smiling.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe importance of managing your pet’s weight \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAffecting two-thirds of Australians, obesity has an alarming impact on our pets which is often overlooked when it comes to pet health\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E[1]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOver 90 per cent of pet parents don’t realise they have an overweight pet, with consumer trend data showing there has been a rise in searches (over 68,000) on pet obesity across Australia, which represents a 14.68 per cent rise year on year\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[2]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs the most prevalent, yet preventable, form of disease in Australian pets, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPETstock Vet\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003EDr Tara Morris\u003C\/b\u003E gives her expert advice on how to identify weight changes in your fur-baby, and top tips to keep them in their healthiest shape. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat classifies as overweight? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EObesity occurs when there is an extreme excess and accumulation of body fat, which increases body weight. A healthy weight between breeds and animal species can vary, however, there is no universally agreed definition of overweight or obesity in animals. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow do you know if your pet is overweight? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPOlwradVcIxDXgIaFLaDVQoHroAtz6SAS3pTZ3EcYnQQ8_NTztYUhT3qBQjMh2d_Wmn21e-Gn3kaSIBeoNxvSK5UK8w6pfSZDEtZzVYAkpNVjXRyPVjyFwmLcOTSAteLTMFvMUaWAlxsPBSBdsWLnrqvM7VKGw67uz7eeIwiZpYU2aLtVexd3ev_z\/s1920\/Tips_for_Managing_your_Dog's_Weight_Fat_Lethargic_Dog_Lying_in_Grass.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiPOlwradVcIxDXgIaFLaDVQoHroAtz6SAS3pTZ3EcYnQQ8_NTztYUhT3qBQjMh2d_Wmn21e-Gn3kaSIBeoNxvSK5UK8w6pfSZDEtZzVYAkpNVjXRyPVjyFwmLcOTSAteLTMFvMUaWAlxsPBSBdsWLnrqvM7VKGw67uz7eeIwiZpYU2aLtVexd3ev_z\/s16000\/Tips_for_Managing_your_Dog's_Weight_Fat_Lethargic_Dog_Lying_in_Grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMeasuring body weight can be used as an approximate guide to determine whether a cat or dog is over their healthy weight for their size and breed. Pets are generally considered to be \u003Cb\u003Eoverweight when they’re 10-15 per cent over\u003C\/b\u003E what they should usually weigh, and are considered \u003Cb\u003Eobese when they weigh 15 per cent or more\u003C\/b\u003E above that ideal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPet owners can also use touch and observations to determine whether areas of the body are at their healthy and optimal weight. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECheck the ribs\u003C\/b\u003E: If you can feel their ribs, it’s a good sign that your pet is not overweight. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe hourglass\u003C\/b\u003E: Are you able to see your pet's waist between the ribs and the hips? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe tummy tuck\u003C\/b\u003E: Regardless of species, your pet should never have a sagging (or bulging) tummy. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EComplications of being overweight \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOverweight pets tend to be \u003Cb\u003Eless active\u003C\/b\u003E, have \u003Cb\u003Eshorter lifespans\u003C\/b\u003E and a \u003Cb\u003Elower quality of a life\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJoint pain and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/08\/environmental-allergies-in-dogs-pain-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eskin irritation\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E are other common lifestyle complications. Further, \u003Cb\u003Eserious medical health conditions\u003C\/b\u003E are associated with being overweight, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/02\/heart-disease-in-dogs-causes-symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eheart disease\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, cardiac and respiratory diseases, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/03\/diabetes-in-dogs-causes-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ediabetes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, hypertension, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eosteoarthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and liver and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/01\/pancreatitis-in-dogs-causes-signs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epancreatic diseases\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlongside major health issues, overweight pets also increase their risk of \u003Cb\u003Ecomplications during surgery and anaesthesia\u003C\/b\u003E, infections, and even cancer. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Tara’s weight prevention tips and strategies \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are uncontrollable factors which determine whether your pet is more susceptible to gaining weight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor example, \u003Cb\u003Efemale dogs are more likely to become overweight\u003C\/b\u003E, as well as \u003Cb\u003Eneutered pets\u003C\/b\u003E due to a change of hormone levels in their body. The likelihood of gaining weight also \u003Cb\u003Eincreases with a pet's age \u003C\/b\u003Eas their energy output decreases. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHowever active choices at home can also play a role in maintaining your pet’s weight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EExercise and diet:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoLCUnT8uq2-6ynamVutbGk9Q3HVqYAluPoqXYA2ha_3zHa1Ch0j7QV0COnuHfCHCIZYWEBkG_xogKcRwcvoeg7EWCtl-w3iEaHdiGl-ffm4Qm2_gnxi6sIwynNr8DH51QSqZCZ_37sqkogJ6b-R9EhYlGTgiCGUa1Xa4fjOlwJpDUbI-cCxve_u-r\/s1085\/Tips_for_Managing_Your_Pet's_Weight_Woman_jogging_on_the_beach_with_her_Labrador_on_a_cold_day.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"619\" data-original-width=\"1085\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoLCUnT8uq2-6ynamVutbGk9Q3HVqYAluPoqXYA2ha_3zHa1Ch0j7QV0COnuHfCHCIZYWEBkG_xogKcRwcvoeg7EWCtl-w3iEaHdiGl-ffm4Qm2_gnxi6sIwynNr8DH51QSqZCZ_37sqkogJ6b-R9EhYlGTgiCGUa1Xa4fjOlwJpDUbI-cCxve_u-r\/s16000\/Tips_for_Managing_Your_Pet's_Weight_Woman_jogging_on_the_beach_with_her_Labrador_on_a_cold_day.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Consistent exercise \u003C\/b\u003Ecan help pets manage the calories they consume. This means \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/04\/abolishing-boring-dog-walks-during.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Edaily walks for dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and safe climbing or jumping indoor spaces for cats. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.\u003C\/b\u003E Aim for a \u003Cb\u003Enutritious\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ebalanced\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eportion-controlled\u003C\/b\u003E diet, and stick to the recommended daily intake on the food packaging. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.\u003C\/b\u003E Be mindful of \u003Cb\u003Ewhat you are feeding your pets\u003C\/b\u003E. For cats and dogs, consider keeping a consistent base meal of 80 percent good quality dry food, and the other 20 percent combining wet tin food or a mix of homemade treats, fresh veggies or meat. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Treats stack up quickly\u003C\/b\u003E, so ensure these calories are counted in your pet’s overall daily intake, or try less calorie dense substitutes, like carrot sticks. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELifestyle:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEippSJ71forGcrrFvKLv3P1qI2KwGV-NcduILKqnhcqGeHzONyZ6PoVSGWmR1sc-0K8Ka4KkQ1BEbPBKrkB6beEmCAl7NI7sHtHNct8kVhMchoG9txB8uJlAxogNbuMTrCjcvY0uv03t9NHcAgWan4DSXQGU4cCT_R2pzc_qg7FWROzCgApvD5aopKU\/s1250\/Weight_Management_in_Dogs_Problem_with_Highly_Processed_Kibble_Diets.jpg\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"818\" data-original-width=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEippSJ71forGcrrFvKLv3P1qI2KwGV-NcduILKqnhcqGeHzONyZ6PoVSGWmR1sc-0K8Ka4KkQ1BEbPBKrkB6beEmCAl7NI7sHtHNct8kVhMchoG9txB8uJlAxogNbuMTrCjcvY0uv03t9NHcAgWan4DSXQGU4cCT_R2pzc_qg7FWROzCgApvD5aopKU\/s16000\/Weight_Management_in_Dogs_Problem_with_Highly_Processed_Kibble_Diets.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Pets can mindlessly graze towards old food \u003C\/b\u003Eeven after mealtime. Try to keep all meals fresh and avoid overeating habits by discarding old food left after an hour. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Avoid uncontrolled feeding\u003C\/b\u003E. This includes scraps from the table, excessive rewards, or overcompensating on treats after a day of being away from home. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Communicate with other members of your family\u003C\/b\u003E to ensure that everyone is on board with the correct amount they should be feeding your pet. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat if my pet is already overweight or obese? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcbX8yyQ9AFTo9gzJwA3-LV5s-0EbToeToqKHKF6tgXjwAmPZFx13qf47u_YS4enA9lgDGInsPIke4PXL-BEfPHrtPy59WV1O8ePNqd-S7DBBBvQSpECEtJnnTuQDG2py94xfxsTAA0Dr30C_Aybz_6jaueYaV9acn12ctM60Hf1xR5ZQ9Q0eVnHEf\/s1079\/Tips_for_Managing_your_Pet's_Weight_Australian_Cattle_Dog_sitting_lopsided_Photo_Credit_Christopher_Stark_Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1079\" data-original-width=\"1078\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjcbX8yyQ9AFTo9gzJwA3-LV5s-0EbToeToqKHKF6tgXjwAmPZFx13qf47u_YS4enA9lgDGInsPIke4PXL-BEfPHrtPy59WV1O8ePNqd-S7DBBBvQSpECEtJnnTuQDG2py94xfxsTAA0Dr30C_Aybz_6jaueYaV9acn12ctM60Hf1xR5ZQ9Q0eVnHEf\/s320\/Tips_for_Managing_your_Pet's_Weight_Australian_Cattle_Dog_sitting_lopsided_Photo_Credit_Christopher_Stark_Unsplash.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EA \u003Cb\u003Eproactive weight loss plan\u003C\/b\u003E may need to be developed to get them back into a healthy range, but remember, undergoing weight loss \u003Cb\u003Emust be a gradual process\u003C\/b\u003E, and conducted under the supervision of a qualified pet professional. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you suspect that your pet is overweight or obese, consult a local vet who will be able to develop a diet plan and assist in sustaining your pet’s weight goals over the long term.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E1\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.au\/statistics\/health\/health-conditions-and-risks\/overweight-and-obesity\/latest-release\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAustralian Bureau of Statistics 2018\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com.au\/pet-obesity-study-2021\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHill’s Pet Nutrition Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 7th April 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECanine Arthritis \u0026amp; Joint Mobility Issues\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/07\/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWeight Management \u0026amp; Natural Diet for Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/04\/abolishing-boring-dog-walks-during.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAbolishing Boring Dog Walks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4380852307244067575\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/tips-for-managing-your-pets-weight.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4380852307244067575"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4380852307244067575"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/tips-for-managing-your-pets-weight.html","title":"Tips for Managing your Pet's Weight"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgYfyicgd4cYVOPK3JJ0EZYQX_KdqTD4iIfKI-aqHxZ6hWo-0cxVc9Dp_B2BeZQJAw27tHedY_5ywCx1Ktyl6VcB-DbLtUrYhDy06zP9qPsakCkoAI_2hUvzbXkTsFxPnW9y8psVAyUqDGRqPsLFBmbIx9xhyRm7SxTY_ws7srxV4lztfJsMLzSQHo\/s72-c\/Tips_for_Dog_Weight_Management)Fat_White_Dog_Smiling.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-1353163341529574045"},"published":{"$t":"2023-01-04T14:08:00.001+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-02-01T15:58:00.440+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WEIGHT MANAGEMENT"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New Year's Resolutions for Pet Owners"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYPx2lOoSqAnhD-HgtMEfPSsgjR8Wk93FKo8PbwlJB1PqWb5AsB0p0U2MxNo-wtsP8N94fuqpUeyJSDr5Cc_twbBRX0XSO7BLOK8_VvXT6FKJ5TLVhbnqLtVyxx68wLYt6XfNNnkhILmHZlVIx9L0y28tiaz98MlqfQduqktL2tis3kWC_UgReQ0CH\/s1650\/New_Year's_Resolutions_for_Pet_Owners_Golden_Retriever_sitting_in_front_of_red_garage_door.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1161\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgYPx2lOoSqAnhD-HgtMEfPSsgjR8Wk93FKo8PbwlJB1PqWb5AsB0p0U2MxNo-wtsP8N94fuqpUeyJSDr5Cc_twbBRX0XSO7BLOK8_VvXT6FKJ5TLVhbnqLtVyxx68wLYt6XfNNnkhILmHZlVIx9L0y28tiaz98MlqfQduqktL2tis3kWC_UgReQ0CH\/s16000\/New_Year's_Resolutions_for_Pet_Owners_Golden_Retriever_sitting_in_front_of_red_garage_door.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAre you conquering up a list of New Year's resolutions? \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has top tips to ensure your beloved pets don't miss out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"2023 is finally here, and as many of us consider healthier lifestyle choices as we take the first tentative steps into a New Year, it's also a good time to consider our pets,\" Nadia Crighton from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Insurance Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"With lockdowns hopefully a thing of the past, many pets need attention regarding \u003Cb\u003Ebehaviour issues and health concerns\u003C\/b\u003E. Making a New Year's resolution with your pet in mind could be an important option.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt's no surprise that, like many of us over the lockdown periods and the silly season – those extra kilograms have crept on. Unfortunately, our pets are no different.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"If you suspect your pet is having weight issues, now is the perfect time to make 2023 the year you battle your beloved pet's bulge,\" she says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Chatting with your vet and making an active choice to \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eensure your pet is at their healthy weight range\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E will not only increase the well-being of your furry friend, but it will also help prevent many future medical issues.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7125DI4eMfBfDglGb3QJ7VIU56ufY5iOmD4lCi-6hvWcFcnhdELspKakGsWgq4c27PJuRqIk8QVChIu2Xh46xHoV-bHOQtJFZgC7N96lrQHglpmoyuocXUsRD9wTI78bBYstoSBmPGl14-BzwQRydbgKx7whMciiREwmkgPxm1USX-XTjFrZxRY54\/s1678\/New_Year's_Resolutions_for_Pets_tackling_dog_obesity_by_weighing_meals.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1119\" data-original-width=\"1678\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg7125DI4eMfBfDglGb3QJ7VIU56ufY5iOmD4lCi-6hvWcFcnhdELspKakGsWgq4c27PJuRqIk8QVChIu2Xh46xHoV-bHOQtJFZgC7N96lrQHglpmoyuocXUsRD9wTI78bBYstoSBmPGl14-BzwQRydbgKx7whMciiREwmkgPxm1USX-XTjFrZxRY54\/s16000\/New_Year's_Resolutions_for_Pets_tackling_dog_obesity_by_weighing_meals.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop Tips for Overweight Pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E1. Start a new exercise regime\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Always start slowly and increase this over time. This could be an extra play session for indoor cats or, for dogs, a longer, more intense walk.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Be honest\u003C\/b\u003E – if you think your pet is overweight, have a direct and open chat with your local veterinarian to see what steps you need to take to help your pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Stop the human foods and cut down on treats\u003C\/b\u003E. Many times, pets become slowly overweight from receiving excessive treats from all household members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA clear picture of \u003Cb\u003Eexactly how much food your pet consumes\u003C\/b\u003E is critical.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EThe Escalation of Behavioural Problems\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"We are also seeing many behavioural problems escalating,\" Crighton says. \"With the pet population boom in lockdown, many of our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/07\/the-covid-dogs-lonely-and-socially-inept.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Edogs did not receive the correct amount of socialisation and training\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E during these important early years.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe recent spate of postal workers complaining of out-of-control dogs is one example of the possible bigger issue regarding dog behavioural problems. Spending long times at home with your dog has also seen \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/02\/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-rising.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eincreases in separation anxiety-related matters\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E across the country.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"In 2023, make a promise to your pet that you will take active steps to improve any behavioural problems in your household,\" Steele suggests. \"\u003Cb\u003ESpeaking to a dog training professional \u003C\/b\u003Eand ironing out this problem is vital for your pet's safety and the bond you share.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe great news is with professional help, you can better understand your pet and take active steps to solve the problem and increase the well-being of your dog. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECommon behavioural problems include:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiER9_CSyICmjqVSvzXQfFSo_Qn5UNOC02025x8yGgjx-TZiMBtGs0S5hGgnPeJzriRF-lOgK7D2j5zDdfWaD1RQa2DNZPdII3zdpXaFnEQsU8srlWgFXj1vFOn7af5sltg2Aik94YofNV1Ntpthh14plIHLsvGC2bRpkOMe0Fiqinc2yh6NIWF7eta\/s1650\/New_Year's_Resolution_for_Pet_Owners_Tackling_Dog_Anxiety_Issues%20-%20Photo%20by%20Rachel%20Moenning%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1100\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiER9_CSyICmjqVSvzXQfFSo_Qn5UNOC02025x8yGgjx-TZiMBtGs0S5hGgnPeJzriRF-lOgK7D2j5zDdfWaD1RQa2DNZPdII3zdpXaFnEQsU8srlWgFXj1vFOn7af5sltg2Aik94YofNV1Ntpthh14plIHLsvGC2bRpkOMe0Fiqinc2yh6NIWF7eta\/s16000\/New_Year's_Resolution_for_Pet_Owners_Tackling_Dog_Anxiety_Issues%20-%20Photo%20by%20Rachel%20Moenning%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/02\/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-rising.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESeparation anxiety\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/03\/excessive-dog-barking-tips-advice.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EExcessive barking\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDestructive behaviours\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/03\/how-to-solve-3-common-dog-behaviour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDigging\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EChewing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/07\/understanding-handling-dog-aggression.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAggression issues\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFearful dogs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"As we all make those steps to conquer our 2023 New Year resolutions, keeping our pets in mind is a great way to ensure they are happy, well-rounded, and healthy pets,\" Crighton says.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"Pet-related problems can be easily understood and solved with the right advice, allowing you to reap the rewards while promoting responsible pet ownership.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 4th January 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/07\/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWeight Management \u0026amp; Natural Diet for Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/03\/how-to-solve-3-common-dog-behaviour.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHow to Solve 3 Common Dog Behaviour Issues\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/09\/decoding-separation-anxiety-in-dogs.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDecoding Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Impacts \u0026amp; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XAo71pf8gX0\/YP4ZjlDfyEI\/AAAAAAAAv3k\/2Pt_0k0T2bkWcAfpktDTNm24n21IWdCNQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Greencross_Vets_Warning_about_Pets_in_Lockdown.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1060\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XAo71pf8gX0\/YP4ZjlDfyEI\/AAAAAAAAv3k\/2Pt_0k0T2bkWcAfpktDTNm24n21IWdCNQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Greencross_Vets_Warning_about_Pets_in_Lockdown.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EBe alert to the effect of lockdown on pet's health, vet says\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Ewarns that \u003Cb\u003Epets too are at risk of the mental and physical health impact of lockdowns\u003C\/b\u003E, particularly with restrictions in movement and travel. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Regional Clinical Director, Dr. Adam Sternberg, says that it is important that pet parents are alert to the changes in pets’ behaviour that may indicate they are struggling with adjusting to the new way of life. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Just like the rest of the family, lockdown can impact pets mental and physical health due to a sudden change in environment. Pets can develop anxiety, weight issues, restlessness due to the impact of the lockdowns and change to their routine. It’s crucial that pet parents are alert to the potential impacts of lockdown on pets before small symptoms eventuate into larger health issues” he said. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDr. Sternberg has released the top issues that \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E have seen with pets due to lockdown, as well as practical advice to ensure that pets’ health and happiness is maintained in lockdown.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAnxiety \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Play time is incredibly important to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/02\/creating-enriching-environment-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ekeep pets mentally stimulated\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and also to strengthen the pet and human bond.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESigns of anxiety, boredom and restlessness in dogs can include digging holes, chewing objects or themselves and pacing up and down. It’s\u003Cb\u003E incredibly important to play with your pet regularly\u003C\/b\u003E, particularly if you see them exhibit any of these behaviours which can lead to other behavioural issues in the longer term.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe health benefits of bonding with pets are well documented so quality play time will be beneficial for the health of pets and people alike. There are some fantastic toys available that will help keep them entertained, or you can \u003Cb\u003Eplay interactive games\u003C\/b\u003E like fetch or hide and seek.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you don’t have toys at home to keep your pup stimulated, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetbarn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is open for zero-contact click and collect and also offers same day delivery.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Cats, and some dogs, are also at high risk of anxiety if there are more people at home than usual, particularly with kids if they are loud. Try to \u003Cb\u003Efind them\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003Ean area in the home where they can relax with less noise\u003C\/b\u003E for part of the day if possible.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWeight Gain \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“With a restriction of exercising in your area, and dog walking services on hold, it is very easy for dogs to put on weight, particularly if they are usually quite active.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWeight gain in turn, puts additional pressure on potentially \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Earthritic joints\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, which is very common this time of year and makes pets lethargic and susceptible to urinary infections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMake sure you’re \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/04\/abolishing-boring-dog-walks-during.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etaking your dog for a walk daily\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Efeed your dog extra healthy\u003C\/b\u003E if they are getting less exercise than usual.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDon’t forget pets can’t eat a lot of human foods, so if the family is eating extra takeaway in lockdown make sure your pet isn’t having any of the leftovers. If you want to cook your pet a special meal, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thenoshproject.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Nosh Project\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E offers recipes for their human-grade, high quality pet meals on their website. With the addition of the supplement \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petbarn.com.au\/the-nosh-project-nourish-27-meal-balancer-adult-300g\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ENourish 27\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, these meals will have all of the nutrients your dog needs.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EChoking \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“With kids at home during the day and parents extra busy with home schooling, small objects can easily be left on the ground accidentally, which we sadly saw to be the cause of \u003Cb\u003Eincreased incidence of choking and gut blockages\u003C\/b\u003E in the last lockdowns.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBe extra vigilant to keep the floor clear if you have kids at home as dogs can chew, and choke on, items such as hair elastics and toys. If you aren’t able to be constantly picking up after the kids, as many of us aren’t, it might be best to leave your pet in another room for parts of the day to keep them safe and encourage the kids to put their toys away too, which is great for parents alike!”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat to do if you’re concerned \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith minimal contact across veterinary services, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has ramped up its 24\/7 online \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greencrossvets.com.au\/webvet\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWebVet service\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E that allows pet parents and clients to access vet advice anytime, anywhere from the comfort of their own home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor more urgent matters \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greencrossvets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E around the country continue to operate for the health of pets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor emergencies, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/arhvets.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAnimal Referral Hospital\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is open 24\/7.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 26th July 2021\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/09\/decoding-separation-anxiety-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDecoding Separation Anxiety in Pets: Impacts and Solutions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/3272750122487352430\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/07\/the-health-impact-of-lockdown-on-our.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3272750122487352430"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/3272750122487352430"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/07\/the-health-impact-of-lockdown-on-our.html","title":"The health impact of lockdown on our pets"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XAo71pf8gX0\/YP4ZjlDfyEI\/AAAAAAAAv3k\/2Pt_0k0T2bkWcAfpktDTNm24n21IWdCNQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Greencross_Vets_Warning_about_Pets_in_Lockdown.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});