FitPuppy is a pilot program developed in partnership with Waltham Petcare Institute, Mars Petcare and Royal Canin who share a vision of creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
If your vet recommended this program to you, that means your pup is about to go or has just gone through neutering - and keeping track of their weight is now more important than ever! More than half of pets in several countries are estimated to be over their ideal body weight, and this alarming trend affects both a pets’ lifespan and quality of life.
Neutering, in particular, has been identified as a potential cause of weight gain early on in a pets’ life because it goes hand in hand with a change in your pup’s energy and nutritional needs.
That is why we developed FitPuppy - a 6-month program to provide pet parents with an access to a wealth of interactive tools, expert resources, tips and hints to help you monitor your dog's weight and prevent obesity after neutering. We’ll also help you understand why overweight dogs can struggle, and some easy things you can do to keep your pup at an ideal weight.
You will be asked to track your pup's growth and weight via our interactive Growth Chart, and log in their weight values on a bi-weekly basis for 6 months. To make sure you stay on track, your vet will also have access to this.
We also invite you to come to your assigned vet practice for a control weight check-in after 3 and 6 months into the program. Our clinical staff will be happy to control your pup's weight and answer any questions you might have. Everything to set your pup up for a healthy life!
Participation in the programme is free of charge and is very simple. Just set up a free profile on the FitPuppy website, select your regular vet practice, and get access to the program.
By signing up to the program, we know your dog’s health is important to you. And, by taking part you’ll not only keep track of your pet’s weight, but you’ll be helping other owners and their pets to prevent weight-related issues in the future.
Do not hesitate to contact us! We are always happy to hear your feedback and improve our service.