Weight Clinic & Arthritis Clinic
Has your pet put on a little excess love over lockdown?
Did you know that almost half of dogs and cats are now overweight or obese in Europe! (German et al, The Growing Problem of Obesity in Dogs and Cats, journal of nutrition, 2006)
If your pet needs to lose some weight, speak to us at Wren!
We offer treatment packages to suit every budget, including nutritional advice and exercise programmes to help combat the fat! Regular weigh ins, measurements, and advice on how to manage at home between visits.
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Arthritis clinics also available for any age of dog! Arthritis is not just a disease of the old, 20 % of dogs over one years old suffer from arthritis, and It is the most common musculoskeletal condition seen in veterinary practice (CAM). Together with our weight loss programme, we can help you manage your pet’s condition to enable them to live a long and happy life. We work together with your vet to recognise stages of the disease and adapt our programmes to your pet’s individual needs. Body weight reduction of about 8% and more decreases lameness in dogs with Osteo Arthritis. (Marsall et al, Vet Res Commun, 34:241-253,2010 - Mlacnik et al, JAVMA, Dec 1, 229;1756-1760, 2006).
80% of dogs over 8 years old have arthritis, 20% of dogs over the age of 1 year suffer from arthritis.
If this is an issue don't hesitate to call us. We are happy to help and want to make sure that your dog has a longer and happier life!