In cats, the Savannah, Turkish Van, Ragamuffin, Maine Coon, and Domestic Shorthair breeds are most known for becoming overweight. The Domestic Shorthair is the most common breed of a pet cat. 

In dogs, obesity is commonly seen in Labradors, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Pugs, Beagles, Basset Hounds, and Dachshunds.

A roly-poly kitty or pooch may be popular on Instagram, but they can experience serious health problems if they don’t get their weight to a healthy level.

Obese cats and dogs are at risk of a shorter life span due to a higher risk of developing many types of cancer, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and faster degeneration of affected joints and urinary bladder stones.

The American Veterinary Medical Association provides an Animal Obesity Toolkit on their website that is useful in determining the best weight for your pet: https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/your-pets-healthy-weight 

General signs include:

• When owners are unable to see or feel the pet’s ribs, spine, or waistline.
• A bulging belly or abdominal sagging
• A bigger, rounder face - it's cute but not healthy at all.
• A reluctance to move, go for walks or play as normal.
• Excessive lethargy, panting and tiredness.
• For Cats: Greasy patches of hair, matted fur, or flaky skin - a sign they can't clean those areas.
• For Dogs: A swinging pouch between the dog’s hind legs

It’s not just about looks there are a whole host of health benefits when your dog or cat slims down and sheds the extra pounds.

Here’s what Healthy Weight can help with:

• Slim and Trim - Alters your pet's metabolic processes to stimulate fat burning and reduce calories taken in so they lose fat instead of muscle mass.
• Enhanced Nutrient Absorption - Helps your pets get the maximum nutrients from the foods they eat
• Playtime for Your Kitty or Pooch - Increases energy so your pet can be more active.
• Reduces Cravings - Restores the imbalance between caloric intake and food consumption to control hunger so your pet isn't constantly begging for food

Together with a holistic veterinarian you can create a health weight loss meal plan tailored for your pet. Do not try to simply reduce the amount of food, as that can cause malnutrition over time.

Extra playtime or exercise with your cat, or longer walks with your dog can also be helpful.

Try to limit the number of treats and use the Healthy Weight for Cats and Dogs remedy on a consistent basis and you should notice your dog and cat begging less for treats or even leaving food in their bowl. You should also notice them sleeping better and having more energy.

Helping your pet maintain their proper weight involves providing the right amount of nutritious food along with daily exercise. What ingredients make up a proper diet and what type of exercise works best depends on your pet’s species, age, size, and overall health. Unfortunately, there’s no safe rapid weight loss system for our pets.

Just like with humans, being overweight can affect your dog’s or cat’s lifespan. Carrying too much weight puts additional stress on many systems of the body, especially the heart, lungs, and other internal organs. Their joints and legs can also take a beating.

Being overweight can also affect how well they can breathe, especially when lying down.

If your dog is overweight and always hungry, they may have developed hypothyroidism, diabetes, or Cushing's disease. Your veterinarian can perform tests that can let you know if your pet has developed complications due to being overweight.

Just like in humans, the safest ways for your dog or cat to lose weight are feeding a nutritious diet in the proper amounts and providing appropriate daily exercise.

You may want to rule out any other health problems that may also cause your pet to be overweight or to lack the ambition or ability to exercise.

This supplement has been shown to be safe for use in most dogs and cats. Follow the recommendations for how much and when to use the supplement.

Just like humans, our dogs lose weight through proper diet and exercise. You may want to rule out any other health problems that may also cause your dog to be overweight or to lack the ambition or ability to exercise.

An increased metabolism can help your pet control their weight. This can be done through short bursts of intense activity which can increase your pet's metabolism.
For dogs this can include a game of tug-of-war, chasing a ball, or quick sprints.
For cats this can be a game of chasing a ball or yarn, a feather or toy mouse