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A one-page weight-loss plan that turns the vet’s numbers into something an owner can follow: the exact daily food amount, the treat allowance, an activity plan, and a weigh-in log that shows progress week by week.
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What’s on the form
Pet, starting weight and body condition score, target weight, and the target rate of loss set by your vet.
Diet, daily calories, the measured amount per meal, and how many meals.
The daily treat allowance and low-calorie options, with treats counted inside the daily calories.
A realistic activity goal for dogs or cats.
Sixteen weekly or fortnightly weigh-ins with weight, change, body condition score, and notes.
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Using it well
Measuring cups are surprisingly inaccurate. A cheap kitchen scale makes the plan work.
Or keep the day’s food in one container. Extra handouts from other family members are the most common reason a plan stalls.
Regular weigh-ins keep owners motivated and let the vet adjust calories before progress stops.
Printing, editing, and what the form does and doesn’t cover.
Slowly. Many veterinary weight-loss plans aim for roughly 1 to 2 percent of body weight per week in dogs and somewhat slower in cats, but your veterinarian sets the target for your pet. Cats in particular can become seriously ill if they lose weight too fast or stop eating.
A common guideline is that treats should make up no more than about 10 percent of daily calories, and those calories count toward the total. Your vet will set the allowance.
Not without asking your vet. Cutting a regular food too far can leave a pet short of protein and nutrients. A weight-loss diet is often recommended.
Split the daily food into more small meals, use puzzle feeders, and swap some treats for attention or play. Ask your vet about low-calorie treat options.
2 pages, US Letter, portrait
The 9-point body condition scale, one page for dogs and one for cats. Every score is described in plain words, with a top-view outline showing how the waist changes, so owners can score their pet at home and track progress.
1 page, US Letter, portrait
A one-page kitchen chart of the foods that most often poison dogs and cats: where they hide, what they do, and which pets are at risk, plus exactly what to do and who to call if your pet eats something.
1 page, US Letter, portrait
One page that walks a new owner through the first year: the vaccine visits, parasite prevention, microchip, spay or neuter, socialization, and training, with a date box for each so the whole plan sits on the fridge.
A starting point, not legal or clinical advice. VetStack’s forms are general templates. Requirements for medical records, consent, and controlled substances vary by state and practice, so review the wording with your practice’s attorney and check your state veterinary board’s rules before adopting a form as standard.