We keep track of your pet’s weight just like your doctor’s office keeps track of your height and weight each time you visit. Having an accurate and current measurement of your pet’s weight will help us ensure that we prescribe the right dose of preventives, medications, and any needed anesthetics. It can also help us notice any early clues to health concerns. In addition, a regular weigh-in can help you track and manage your pet’s weight.
Obesity is one of the top disease states that affects our pets and, just as in humans, it can prove deadly. An overweight pet is at risk for heart disease, joint disease, as well as gastrointestinal disease and cancer. Regular weight checks allow us and you to monitor your pet and keep things under control!