FREE Weight Clinic for Pets
Free Weight Clinic for Dogs & Cats | Pet Weight Loss Advice | Cara Veterinary Group Dublin
Worried your pet might be overweight? Cara Veterinary Group offers a FREE Weight Clinic for dogs and cats to help your pet reach and maintain a healthy weight. Our veterinary nurses provide tailored diet, exercise, and lifestyle advice to improve your pet’s quality of life and reduce the risk of obesity-related disease.
Free Weight Clinic for Dogs and Cats
Just like humans, pets can gain weight over time without us noticing. Extra weight can put strain on joints, muscles, and internal organs, leading to conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and breathing difficulties. Maintaining a healthy weight helps pets live longer, happier, and more active lives.
At Cara Veterinary Group, we provide a FREE Weight Clinic for dogs and cats to support owners in achieving safe, gradual, and sustainable weight loss for their pets. These nurse-led consultations include individual feeding advice, activity plans, and regular progress reviews.
Our goal is to make weight management simple, measurable, and rewarding - helping your pet get back to their healthiest, happiest self.
Is Your Pet Overweight?
Here are a few signs that your dog or cat may need to lose weight:
- You can’t easily feel their ribs when running your hand along their sides
- They’ve lost their waist or look rounded from above
- They pant easily or struggle after light exercise
- They move more slowly, have less energy, or sleep more often
- You’ve noticed difficulty grooming or jumping onto furniture
Use Hill’s online Body Condition Score tools to check your pet’s shape:
What’s Included in the Free Weight Clinic
- Initial Consultation: Full body condition assessment with a veterinary nurse
- Tailored Diet Plan: Individual feeding guidance based on calorie needs
- Exercise Advice: Safe, breed-appropriate activity recommendations
- Weight Loss Pack: Feeding chart, portion calculator, and treat guide
- Progress Reviews: Regular weigh-ins every 3–4 weeks to track results
Our team works with you every step of the way, providing motivation, support, and expert guidance. Whether your pet needs to lose a little or a lot, we’ll help you achieve long-term success safely.
Why Weight Management Matters
- Helps prevent arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease
- Improves mobility and reduces joint pain
- Boosts energy, stamina, and mental wellbeing
- Can extend your pet’s life expectancy by up to two years
Where and When
- Where: Available at both Cara Veterinary Hospital, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15 and Cara Veterinary Clinic, Phoenix Park Gate, Dublin 7
- When: Weight Clinics run weekly and are free for registered clients
- Contact: Dublin 15 – 01 885 3253 | Dublin 7 – 01 838 8338
Book Your Appointment
- BOOK ONLINE NOW or call your nearest Cara Veterinary location
- *Please note: this free clinic is for wellness and weight management only. If your pet is unwell, please book an Illness Consultation instead.
Additional Pet Care Services
- Free Puppy Health Check
- Free Senior Pet Health Check (Silver Tails)
- Join our Pet Healthcare Plan for year-round care