Weight gain can have serious consequences for your pet, but often the scales creep up so slowly that we don’t even realise it. The dog gets shorter walks over winter, the cat spends more time asleep than exploring, everyone gets a few more treats, and before you know it, your pet is carrying more weight than their body is comfortable with.
The solution isn’t to cut their food intake or leave them hungry, but to choose a weight management diet that still gives dogs and cats the blend of protein, nutrients and satisfaction they need, while helping them shift any excess weight.
At Nature’s Ki, we’re proud to distribute two ranges, which are formulated to support pets who need a little help staying trim, ORIJEN Fit & Trim and ACANA Light & Fit.
How ORIJEN & ACANA Support Healthy Weight Management
Biologically Appropriate Nutrition
Both ORIJEN and ACANA base their recipes on the importance of biologically appropriate pet food. Dogs and cats both need a diet rich in animal ingredients and made with the nutrients their bodies have evolved to use well.
High Animal Protein for Lean Muscle
Protein helps support lean muscle mass, which is especially important when managing weight. ORIJEN Fit & Trim and ACANA Light & Fit both use high-quality protein from poultry, fish and eggs. Learn more about the role of protein in our guide to high-protein diets for active dogs.
Lower Carbohydrate Recipes
A dog or cat’s natural diet contains very few carbohydrates. ORIJEN and ACANA weight management recipes are naturally low in carbs compared to many conventional pet foods, with fibre-rich fruit and vegetables included for balance.
WholePrey Ingredients & Quality Nutrition
ORIJEN and ACANA use meat, organs, cartilage and bone to provide nutrients from animal ingredients, alongside fruit, vegetables and botanicals. To learn more about where these ingredients come from, read our guide to what’s in your pet’s food.
Choosing Between ORIJEN Fit & Trim and ACANA Light & Fit
ORIJEN Fit & Trim
ORIJEN Fit & Trim is designed for dogs and cats who need support maintaining lean muscle and healthy body condition. It features high levels of quality animal ingredients from fresh or raw poultry and fish, with a recipe designed to be rich in protein and lower in carbohydrates.
Explore the ORIJEN range to learn more.
ACANA Light & Fit
ACANA Light & Fit is a strong choice for dogs who need a protein-rich diet to support healthy weight management. It includes free-run chicken, cage-free eggs and wild-caught flounder, with vegetables and fruit such as whole pumpkin and squash.
Explore the ACANA range to learn more.
Finding the Right Weight Management Diet for Your Pet
Both ACANA and ORIJEN have guides on the back of their bags with recommended daily servings for active and inactive dogs. Just remember, the amounts are daily, not per meal. If you find your dog isn't losing weight on the food, we suggest slightly reducing the grams and re-evaluating.
Shop both weight management ranges at your nearest Nature’s Ki stockist.
