Have you ever wondered why your pet seems to be eating the same amount of food every day, but is still growing in the waistline? Hill’s® Prescription Diet’s new pet nutrition program for 2009 may have your answer! Starting on March 1st, Murphy Road Animal Hospital officially started the Hill’s Get A Better Life Challenge®. Designed specifically for cats and dogs, the 6-month long weight loss program requires absolutely no “sign up” fee to join. But it does involve the purchase of prescription pet food for the entire 6 months. The only additional “cost” involved is your time and diligence throughout the program. No extra snacks or treats, and at least a little bit more exercise than your pet is getting now… not too bad, right?
Now, you might be asking yourself, what are the benefits for all the effort? The benefits are remarkable. Fit pets live longer with a lessened potential of developing weight-related diseases. Pets can acquire a lot of the same obesity-related diseases and health problems that humans might deal with, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and debilitating arthritis. While we have the ability to change our diets and exercise to lower our risk, pets rely on us 100% to make those choices for them. I don’t think anyone willingly wants to give their pet diabetes, but one may not realize how much pets are put at risk by feeding those small, insignificant table scraps. Likewise, there are a lot of “people” foods out there that are actually extremely harmful to our pets.
Our program is designed not only to help your dog or cat lose weight, but also to inform you of appropriate pet foods and treats, to incorporate a pet exercise plan into your life, and to keep track of your success throughout the process. As an added benefit, the more we exercise our pets, the more exercise we get! We have developed several options for incorporating exercise into you and your pet’s life, even one for a busy schedule. Call it a tailor-made diet and exercise program.
This program has become a model that I truly believe in. As an owner of a once-obese golden retriever, I can honestly tell you that I have tried it, and IT WORKS! By helping your pet live the longest, happiest, healthiest life possible, this process helps you live the same by providing that perfect companionship you receive from your pet. We’ve barely begun, so stop in or call us to ask about the program. It just takes a few minutes, there’s no appointment necessary, and it’s the best gift you could give to your pet. If we’ve never seen your pet before, it is a good idea for a doctor to examine them before they participate in the challenge. We need to be sure that your pet is not suffering from any underlying health problems that might be causing the overweight condition.
It’s time to start shedding those pounds and our staff at Murphy Road Animal Hospital is here to support you every step of the way!
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