Is my pet overweight?

What should my pet weigh?   A recent survey found 53 percent of adult dogs and 55 percent of cats to be classified as overweight or obese.  The most distressing finding in this study was that more and more pet owners are unaware their pet is overweight.   Pet obesity is plainly a people problem, not a pet problem.  No animal goes to the pantry or the refrigerator and helps themselves.  We are enabling our pets to get fat!   Common weight related conditions in dogs and cats include osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, breathing problems, kidney disease and shortened life expectancy by 2 - 2 1/2 years.   If your pet is overweight, talk to us.  We can help with prescription diets and healthier treat choices. Our concern is to keep your pet healthy.

Halloween Costume Contest

 

 

 

Email us a picture of your pet's favorite costume to:

 

vet@lincolntonanimalhospital.com

 

 

The winner will receive a choice of:

 

 

$50.00 credit on their account

 

or

 

Free bath with 1 dose of Vectra 3D

 

 

Submit your photo from October 1st - 24th.

 

We will post them on Facebook starting the 25th.

 

The pet with the most likes will be the winner.

 

Winner will be announced Halloween Day.