2025 Pet Obesity & Nutrition Opinion Survey: Promotion Toolkit
Help raise awareness and encourage participation in this year’s survey by sharing it with your community. Together, we can better understand how pet obesity and nutrition are viewed worldwide and improve how we support pets and the people who care for them.
How to Support the Survey
- Share the link with your email lists, social media followers, and website visitors: https://bit.ly/2025APOP
- Post during World Pet Obesity Week (October 6–12, 2025) to maximize reach and engagement.
- Display flyers in your clinic, store, or office to encourage participation.
- Include the survey in newsletters, emails, or other client communications.
- Use co-branded graphics or logos provided by APOP when sharing survey information.
Key Dates
- October 1, 2025
- Survey opens
- October 6–12, 2025
- World Pet Obesity Week
- December 31, 2025
- Survey closes
- Early 2026
- Results released publicly
Suggested Messaging
Copy and paste these ready-to-use messages for social media or newsletters:
“Help improve how we prevent and manage pet obesity worldwide. Take the 2025 Pet Obesity & Nutrition Opinion Survey today: https://bit.ly/2025APOP”
“Your voice matters! Share your thoughts and experiences on pet obesity and nutrition by completing this quick survey from APOP, a nonprofit dedicated to improving pet health.”
Featured Resources
APOP offers free tools to help veterinary teams and pet owners support healthy weight management and better outcomes for pets.
Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Guides
Standardized 9-point charts for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. These provide a consistent way to assess and track a pet’s body condition over time.
“Pet Weight Check” Resource
Breed-specific weight ranges with a simple three-step check to help pet owners recognize if their pet may be underweight, overweight, or at an ideal body condition.
Body Condition & Weight Management Calculators
- Dog Daily Feeding Calculator: Estimates daily calorie needs using veterinary formulas to prevent over- or underfeeding.
- Cat Daily Feeding Calculator: Estimates daily energy requirements to help maintain a cat’s ideal body condition and long-term health.
- Step Weight Loss Planner: Helps veterinary teams guide safe, gradual weight loss and improve client compliance by preventing metabolic slowdowns and behavioral issues.
- Daily Energy Needs Calculator (MER): Calculates maintenance energy requirements to develop individualized nutrition plans for growth, performance, or weight management.
