In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Lisa Weeth, a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, takes on the pressing issue of pet obesity. She shares practical strategies for managing weight, highlights the role of therapeutic diets, and explains how thoughtful nutritional choices can boost your pet’s health and overall well-being. Discover the impact of obesity on metabolism and how balanced nutrition can make a difference. Tune in today to deepen your knowledge of pet nutrition—available on all major platforms!

"Effective weight management in pets requires calculating every calorie, including those from treats, supplements, and accidental feedings, to prevent overfeeding."

Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Puryear Weeth, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), is a Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist specializing in clinical nutrition. With a decade of experience in developing dietary plans for disease management, she currently practices at the Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Weeth, a UC Davis graduate, is committed to advancing pet nutrition.

What will you learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:21) Introduction
(05:01) Nutrition & health
(08:51) Weight management
(13:11) Therapeutic diets
(17:41) Fiber in pet nutrition
(26:41) Balancing treats in diet
(28:40) Final Questions

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Dr. Lisa Weeth: Managing Pet Obesity | Ep. 82