Monitoring weight loss in obese petA shared responsibility

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Monitoring is an important part of a successful weight loss program—and it requires the pet owner's cooperation, says Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM. To increase the chances of the program's success, owners need to be accountable, she says.When starting a patient's weight loss program, Dr. Armstrong advises that you schedule recheck appointments every two weeks until a weight loss trend is achieved, then monthly for the next six to 12 months.