{"id":1138,"date":"2018-04-18T12:02:04","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T19:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2024-07-25T05:49:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T12:49:52","slug":"pet-weight-gain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/pet-weight-gain\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Pet Weight Gain a Seasonal Phenomenon? How to Slim Down This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PetWhen it\u2019s cold, wet, and possibly slippery outside, it\u2019s hard to muster any enthusiasm for daily jaunts around the block. It might not make that much difference to some dog owners, but reducing or restricting outside exercise can negatively affect a pup\u2019s state of mind \u2013 and silhouette. Pet weight gain is common during the colder months, but now that spring has sprung, it\u2019s time to address those love handles.<\/p>\n

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Setting an Example<\/h3>\n

Even when a pet is looking forward to a walk or run around the neighborhood, if it\u2019s yucky outside, their needs quickly get the short end of the stick. A common sentiment among many dog owners is that if the weather is terrible, Fido can wait until tomorrow. But it\u2019s not always the owners who decide not to dodge the raindrops. Oftentimes, dogs are just as easily swayed to stay on the couch or bed.<\/p>\n

Measuring Time<\/h3>\n

If you were to compare how much exercise your dog gets during the summer versus the winter, you\u2019d probably see they get more time outside when the weather is warm, dry, and sunny. So how should dog owners combat the winter blues?<\/p>\n