Pet Corner: Operation TransPAWmation will help your pet lose that lockdown weight

New initiative encourages pet owners to pay particular attention to their pets’ body condition score (BSC), a visual examination of the pet's body ranked on a scale from one to nine.

Vet Carol Doyle launches Operation TransPAWmation with Kyra, Petmania Portlaoise Puppy of the Year 2020. Picture: Jeff Harvey

At the beginning of the pandemic, many of us took to the streets within our 2km and 5km limits to walk ourselves fit and we brought our dogs along for the journey. While Rover and Fido reaped the health benefits of the increased walkies in the bright and drier months, the bleak winter months saw more of us staying indoors to avoid the rain and the cold, meaning fewer walks for our furry friends.

Petmania has launched its fifth annual Operation TransPAWmation today to help owners manage their pets' nutrition and exercise more effectively.