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• Full operating facilities • Regular Clinics • 24hr Veterinary cover locally Consulting Times Mon - Fri 9am - 10.15am, 4.30pm - 6pm (by appointment) Saturday 11am - 12pm (by appointment) Reception Opening Times Monday - friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm Audley Avenue, Newport TF10 7BX (Off A518 Telford Road) www.ternvets.co.uk Tern Veterinary Group 01952 820222Pet weight - Management of cats,
dogs and rabbits
Tern Vets, explain the importance of watching your pets weight.
Weight gain can sometimes
be a result of feeding an
increased quantity of food
and commonly the feeding of
human foods and treats that
are high in calorie content.
Animals that have been
neutered have a tendency to
gain weight over time and
animals in their senior years
tend to exercise less. At Tern
Veterinary group we offer a
free weight check for your pet
to discuss your pets individual
food and exercise requirements
and aim to support you
during the process of weight
management.
The benefits of weight loss
can increase energy levels,
promote the mobility of joints and sometimes reduce
the frequency and administration of anti arthritic
medications. Weight loss in overweight animals
promotes a healthy heart
and enhances the length and
quality of their life.
Alternatively, animals that have
a low body weight perhaps
due to a period of illness, would
require assessment to identify
the exact cause of the weight
loss and may, if appropriate be
fed highly palatable condensed
calories to enable them to gain
weight.
If you would like to discuss your
pets individual requirement or
find out more please phone
the surgery for advice and book
a weight clinic appointment
with a practice nurse
There are several medical
conditions that may cause weight gain or sudden
unexplainedweight loss andasVeterinaryprofessionals
we would always assess your pet individually to
identify the most possible cause.
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