Coral Springs Animal Hospital's Pawfessional Spring 2017 | Page 17

leading to stronger muscle and
more weight loss.
Ultimately, a diet comes down to
strict adherence to a plan, and
EVERYONE that is capable of
feeding the patient is responsible
for the victories and failures of the
weight loss journey.
Make sure to rule out weight-
encouraging
diseases
such
as
hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism,
iatrogenic steroid administration, other
medications (phenobarbitol) before
accusing your owners of failing their
pet’s diet regimen. ■