1 in 3 pet parents do not recognise their pet's weight issue1

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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.

2 lbs

over cat ideal weight

30 lbs

human equivalent weight

2 lbs

over small dog ideal weight

12 lbs

human equivalent weight

2 lbs

over large dog ideal weight

5 lbs

human equivalent weight

*Approximate calculation based on an average of 150-lb person, 10-lb cat, 25 lb small breed dog, and 55-lb large breed dog.

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Is your pet overweight?

Download our comparison chart to see if you should discuss weight loss solutions at your pet's next  vet visit.

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Find resources to care for your overweight pet

Learn how to care for your pet and help them live a healthy, happy life.

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Your vet knows what’s best for your pet

Always consult your vet if you have concerns about your pet’s weight. We recommend starting the conversation with these three questions.

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Is my pet at their ideal weight?

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How can I help my pet reach their ideal weight?

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How can food help manage my pet’s weight?

More ways to support your pet’s
weight loss

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Start with the right food

Hill’s has a variety of products that can help your pet achieve a healthy weight.

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Hill’s Pet Care Centre

Visit the Hill’s Pet Care Centre for more info and articles about how you can help your dog or cat stay healthy.

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Feed the love. Lose the weight.

Extra treats and people food can really add up over time. See how Poochini and Moto got their lives back.

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Tips for weight loss success

Show how much you care with these tips to help your pet journey to a healthy weight.

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Keep track of treats

Extra treats and human food can lead to extra pounds. Just 28g of cheese is a whole meal’s calories.

Discover what human foods can mean for your dog or cat with the Pet Calorie Converter.

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Get your move on

Turn exercise into some fun together time. Check out these tips for exercising with your dog or cat. 

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Treats don’t have to be food

Instead of more snacks, spoil your pet with a new toy or extra playtime, snuggles and games.

12022 State of U.S. Pet Obesity Report, Association for Pet Obesity Prevention