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Paws and Effect · August 11 · 1 hr 19 min

Your Pet’s Weight Isn’t a Willpower Problem

You’ve cut the treats. You’re walking them more. They still haven’t lost weight, so you assume you’re doing something wrong. You’re probably not. Dr Ernie Ward has spent over twenty years on pet obesity, and his message is blunt: this was never simply about feeding less and exercising more. It’s biological, it’s medical, and “try harder” is why most weight-loss plans fail. In this episode: Why “feed less, exercise more” doesn’t work for most pets The at-home check that tells you more than the scale ever will What excess weight is quietly doing to joints, and the link to diabetes ⁠Why treats aren’t the enemy, and how to keep them in the plan The one change this week that makes the biggest difference Dr Ernie Ward founded the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. This conversation will change how you think about your pet’s weight, and take the guilt out of it. Connect with Dr Carra: Website: https://drcarra.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/ Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/ Connect with Dr Ernie Ward: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drernieward LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drernieward/ Website: https://www.drernieward.com/ Free Tools mentioned in this episode: http://petobesityprevention.org/ & http://worldpetobesity.org/ Podcast Production: This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed on-site at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital. Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/ THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Ultra Pet: This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za Just For Pets: Just For Pets is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/ FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at drcarra@pawsandeffect.co.za, and we'll get in touch with you. Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

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You’ve cut the treats. You’re walking them more. They still haven’t lost weight, so you assume you’re doing something wrong.


You’re probably not. Dr Ernie Ward has spent over twenty years on pet obesity, and his message is blunt: this was never simply about feeding less and exercising more. It’s biological, it’s medical, and “try harder” is why most weight-loss plans fail.


In this episode:

  • Why “feed less, exercise more” doesn’t work for most pets
  • The at-home check that tells you more than the scale ever will
  • What excess weight is quietly doing to joints, and the link to diabetes
  • ⁠Why treats aren’t the enemy, and how to keep them in the plan
  • The one change this week that makes the biggest difference


Dr Ernie Ward founded the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. This conversation will change how you think about your pet’s weight, and take the guilt out of it.


Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: https://drcarra.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_carra

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/

Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/


Connect with Dr Ernie Ward:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drernieward

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drernieward/

Website: https://www.drernieward.com/


Free Tools mentioned in this episode: http://petobesityprevention.org/ & http://worldpetobesity.org/


Podcast Production:

This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed on-site at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.

Kythe Creative: https://kythecreative.co.za/


THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:


Ultra Pet:

This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za


Just For Pets:

Just For Pets is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that's why we offer a wide range of products to help keep your furry friend happy and healthy - Check them out at https://www.justforpets.co.za/


FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND GUEST APPEARANCES, email us at drcarra@pawsandeffect.co.za, and we'll get in touch with you.


Don't forget to LIKE this if you found it helpful, SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and content like this.

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