Our pets’ weight can reveal a lot about them, but we may not always notice changes in their appearance on a day-to-day basis. And let’s face it. We are all guilty of over-treating our pets! In our defense, how can pet owners say “no” to those cute, pleading eyes or whiskers begging for just one more treat? But overeating and gaining weight are only a small part of the potential problems we face as pet owners today. Keeping track of your pet’s weight can have important implications for their health and happiness in multiple ways.
Monitoring your pet’s weight can provide important data to better care for your pet. GPS pet trackers, such as Pawfit, have added this additional feature to their tracking app, and it’s changing the way we care for our pets. Here are some of the top ways weight tracking can positively impact pet care:
Early detection and preventative health
Sudden or drastic weight changes in a pet are a red flag that requires immediate attention. However, on a daily basis, we may not notice our pet’s weight going up or down if it’s a gradual shift. Having a clear picture of how much and over what period of time your pet lost or gained weight can help point pet owners toward potential problems such as overeating, underlying illness, or mobility issues.
Data collection at its finest
Tracking your pets’ health has never been easier when it’s at your fingertips. Imagine your next vet appointment where you pull up your app to show the past week, month, or annual review of your pets’ weight? Providing accurate information to your vet can be key in monitoring your pet’s health. Graphs and charts can identify weight trends and provide an accurate snapshot to make more informed decisions for your loving pet.
Fitness improvement made easy
Daily alerts or reminders to input weight data take the stress off owners to remember for themselves. With all the other tools available on your pet tracking app, you’ll also be able to provide better health care for your pet. Once you’ve identified what is going on health-wise, you can create a plan to track steps and activity to monitor your pet.
Our pets’ overall health and well-being are the sole responsibility of pet owners, so we need all the help we can get. Weight tracking can help identify health issues early, so we can make smarter decisions with diet and exercise, or get them the medical care they need. Early detection and prevention can have a meaningful difference to your cat or pup!
