52% of dogs with osteoarthritis are overweight or obese.¹

How do these correlate?

50% of pets are overweight.³

90% of pet parents with an overweight pet don’t realise it.²

 Understanding weight and mobility issues:

Even a few extra kilograms can increase your pet’s risk for health issues,

including diabetes, osteoarthritis and reduced mobility.

These issues can cause discomfort, which in turns leads to additional weight gain,

causing avicious cycle that is difficult to get out of.

References: 

¹ 2019 Banfield Study. ² 2018 Pet Obesity Study. Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (USA). ³ Toll PW, Yamka RM, Schoenherr WD, et al. Obesity. In: Hand MS, Thatcher CD, Remillard RL, et al., eds. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, 5th ed. Topeka, KS: Mark Morris Institute; 2010:501-542. Reference: Kealy RD, Lawler DF, Ballam JM, et al. Evaluation of the effect of limited food consumption on radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2000; 217:1678-1680.