Maintain a Healthy Weight
Provided by Purina
Dog owners can take several different steps to help control their dog's weight.
Try these four to keep your pooch fit:
- Cut back on treats and snacks. These are generally high in calories and may contribute
to weight gain.
- Feed less regular dog food. This usually means measuring the amount of food that's
put into the dog's dish to prevent the serving size from increasing over time. Remember
that the suggesting serving amount on the package of dog food is a guideline based
on average dogs. An individual dog may need less, or more, than the average amount.
- Owners can increase a dog's exercise with additional walks or playtime each day.
This may help the owner as well as the dog, and has the additional benefit of increasing
the amount of time the dog and owner spend together.
- Consider switching to a low-calorie food. These products are designed to allow an
owner to serve a nice-size portion while still reducing the calories the dog eats.
It’s always a good idea to consult with a veterinarian before putting a dog on a
weight-loss program. The veterinarian can help tailor a weight-loss program for
an individual dog and can track progress and help troubleshoot along the way.
