IS23 - Specialized Nutrition for the Spay/Neuter Pet

Spaying and neutering is indicated for most all of our patients and every veterinarian knows that this procedure is an important part of maintaining a pet’s health. It is critical to continue to offer spay/neuter as a means to prevent pet overpopulation. Unfortunately, we also know that our spayed and neutered pets are at a higher risk for becoming overweight and obese and this will impact quality of life and longevity. In this lunch presentation, veterinary nutritionists, Drs. Raditic and Gaylord will discuss “What they wish they had known when they were in general practice” and knowing what they know now, “How they would be handling that spay-neuter risk for overweight/obesity.” Learn about the physiological and metabolic changes that occur in the spayed or neutered pet immediately post-procedure that causes the increased risk which persist for the remainder of the pet’s lifetime. Most importantly, Drs. Raditic and Gaylord will discuss how to prevent your spayed and neutered patients from becoming overweight or obese.