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Is Your Dog Fat? The Simple At-Home Test Every Pet Parent Should Know

Is your dog overweight… or are they actually at a healthy weight? In today’s video, Dr. Peter Mosites, veterinarian of 10+ years and owner of Mermaid Vet Hospital in Vero Beach, FL, walks you through quick, easy, and vet-approved ways to check your dog’s body condition right at home. You’ll learn: 🐶 How to Tell If Your Dog Is Overweight The rib test (the #1 quickest way to check at home) How your dog should look from above (the “hourglass” test) How your dog should look from the side (the abdominal tuck) ⚠️ Why Your Dog’s Weight Matters Keeping your dog at a healthy weight can: Extend their lifespan Reduce joint disease & arthritis Lower the need for medications Make anesthesia safer Save you money on food and vet bills 🍽️ What to Do If Your Dog Is Overweight Dr. Mosites covers: How to get an accurate weight (even if you don’t have a pet scale) Why measuring food correctly matters (stop using the “big gulp cup”!) How to calculate your dog’s daily calories https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/services/comp... How much to reduce their intake (start with 10%) How to safely exercise your pet without hurting their joints When to talk to your veterinarian When you should consider a prescription weight-loss diet 🏥 Need Help? If you’re in the Vero Beach, Florida area, we’re always here to help you keep your pet happy, healthy, and thriving. 📍 Mermaid Vet Hospital Your trusted local veterinarians 👉 themermaidvet.com 772-925-1625 ✨ If you found this helpful, don’t forget to: 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for more vet-approved pet care tips 💬 Comment your pet’s name and whether they passed the rib test!