{"id":471,"date":"2026-11-10T17:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T01:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shilohsvet.com\/blog\/?p=471"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T01:09:32","slug":"holiday-weight-gain-in-la-pets-a-vets-nutrition-plan-for-a-healthier-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shilohsvet.com\/blog\/holiday-weight-gain-in-la-pets-a-vets-nutrition-plan-for-a-healthier-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Weight Gain in LA Pets: A Vet’s Nutrition Plan for a Healthier Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every holiday season we gather for delicious food, special treats, and quality time with family. We don\u2019t realize that sharing those holiday treats with our pets, even for one little bite, can be a factor in our pets’ weight gain. Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of your pet’s health, mobility, and quality of life. Families looking for pet weight management in Los Angeles should contact Shiloh Veterinary Hospital<\/a> to learn how to start building healthier habits for their pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keeping Holiday Pounds Off Your Pet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pets can gain weight for many of the same reasons people do during the holidays. More food, fewer walks, and family members who cannot resist those cute puppy-dog eyes all create the perfect recipe for unwanted extra holiday pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even a small amount of extra weight can put additional stress on your pet’s joints and contribute to other health concerns. The goal isn’t to take all the fun out of the holidays. It is to find a healthy balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch Those Holiday Extras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Treats should be part of your pet’s daily calorie intake, not something added on top of their regular meals. This can be especially tricky when family members are sneaking treats to them under the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n