weight gain is a Big Problem

Did you know that up to 40% of dogs and 30% of cats in Australia are overweight or obese? But many of us don’t realise that our pets have a weight problem, and even when we do, we may not be aware of how much it can affect their health and well-being.

Excessive body fat has detrimental affects on a pet’s health and longevity. Diseases associated with or exacerbated by obesity include heart disease, arthritis and diabetes.7

A healthy pet is a happy pet

Getting fit is about more than losing weight. It’s about living a healthy, active lifestyle that includes a balanced nutritious diet and the right amount of exercise.

The PetFit program will help you keep motivated by providing you with all the support, helpful tips and reminders you will need for effective weight loss.

This website will help you get the best out of the Hill's PetFit Programme. It gives you all the information you need to get started, and lots of support and advice to keep you going.

Facts about overweight pets

It's not just more Australian people who're suffering from obesity. More pets are too, with over 40% of dogs and over 30% of cats estimated to be clinically overweight or obese.
Extra weight is a significant danger to their health, increasing the risk of serious diseases like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, and painful osteoarthritis.
Studies with dogs have shown those on a controlled diet with lower weight and body fat can live two years longer than dogs whose diets and weights aren't controlled.