Weight Loss & Obesity Management Specialty Care at the Ontario Veterinary College
Opening January, 2025!
If your patients and pets are struggling, you are not alone! The majority of pets are overweight or obese.
Thanks to a generous donation from Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc., we are thrilled to announce we can help!
The Ontario Veterinary College is launching a holistic referral weight care clinic, encompassing both physical rehabilitation and nutritional counselling to help your patients meet their goals. The new Hill’s Pet Nutrition Weight Care Service will launch alongside the existing OVC Health Science Centre’s Fitness and Rehabilitation service within the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Primary Health Care Centre at the OVC.
FAQ
Who? Any veterinarian in Ontario can refer canine and feline patients to the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Weight Care Service for weight loss and obesity management.
What will be offered? Full-service, return to wellness packages including nutritional assessment, body composition assessments utilizing dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), customised diet recommendations, weight loss coaching, monitoring and follow-up. All of this can also be combined with physical therapy.
I run a great weight loss program, what if I just need some services? Perfect! Contact us for individual services.
Where? In-person consultations at the OVC, or telehealth consultations.
What is different? This will be the first service in Canada to offer specialized weight loss and obesity management utilizing optimal technology, tailored nutrition and/or physical therapy.