1 in 3 pet parents do not recognise their pet's weight issue¹
1 in 3 pet parents do not recognise their pet's weight issue¹
What does weight gain actually look like for your pet?
Compared to an average human, even a “little” weight gain can lead to larger issues in the future. See for yourself how each kilogram can add up.
- Cat
- Small Dog
- Large Dog
2
kg
over a cat's ideal weight
4
kg
over a cat's ideal weight
6
kg
over a cat's ideal weight
8
kg
over a cat's ideal weight
10
kg
over a cat's ideal weight
30
kg
human equivalent weight
60
kg
human equivalent weight
90
kg
human equivalent weight
120
kg
human equivalent weight
150
kg
human equivalent weight
2
kg
over small dog ideal weight
4
kg
over small dog ideal weight
6
kg
over small dog ideal weight
8
kg
over small dog ideal weight
10
kg
over small dog ideal weight
12
kg
human equivalent weight
24
kg
human equivalent weight
36
kg
human equivalent weight
48
kg
human equivalent weight
60
kg
human equivalent weight
2
kg
over large dog ideal weight
4
kg
over large dog ideal weight
6
kg
over large dog ideal weight
8
kg
over large dog ideal weight
10
kg
over large dog ideal weight
5
kg
human equivalent weight
11
kg
human equivalent weight
16
kg
human equivalent weight
22
kg
human equivalent weight
27
kg
human equivalent weight
*Approximate calculation based on a 68 kg person, 4.5 kg cat, 11 kg small breed dog, and 25 kg large breed dog.
Is your pet overweight?
Take our L.O.V.E. test to find out. You’ll even receive a personalised weight report for your pet to share with your vet.
Is your pet overweight?
Take our L.O.V.E. test to find out. You’ll even receive a personalised weight report for your pet to share with your vet.
Find resources to care for your overweight pet
Always consult your vet if you have concerns about your pet’s weight. We recommend starting the conversation with these three questions.
Is my pet at their ideal weight?
How can I help my pet reach their ideal weight?
How can food help manage my pet’s weight?
Always consult your vet if you have concerns about your pet’s weight. We recommend starting the conversation with these three questions.
Is my pet at their ideal weight?
How can I help my pet reach their ideal weight?
How can food help manage my pet’s weight?
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12022 State of U.S. Pet Obesity Report, Association for Pet Obesity Prevention