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How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight

If your dog is overweight, you may need to change a few routines. Small adjustments in their play routine and eating habits will be easily accepted by most dogs.

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How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight

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  1. How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight?

  2. Your dog is probably nonchalant about being overweight. They’re satisfied as long as they can pursue that adjacent squirrel and jump on the nearest soft furniture. However, additional weight can cause pain in dogs with arthritis or joint problems. Dogs who are thinner may live up to 15% longer and develop arthritis later. If your dog is overweight, you may need to change a few routines. Small adjustments in their play routine and eating habits will be easily accepted by most dogs. And perhaps, your patience will pay off in the form of more quality time with your dog.

  3. What is the ideal weight loss for my dog? Using your dog’s height and breed to predict how much they should weigh is practically impossible. Animal experts and vets suggest following a body condition chart to determine how much weight your dog should reduce. When you run your hands along your dog’s sides, you should be able to feel your dog’s ribs readily while running your hands over their sides. They should have a distinct waist that is immediately seen. Your dog is overweight if there is extra padding on the ribs and waist.

  4. You’ll know if your modifications are working when you weigh him in four weeks. Allowing your dog to lose more than 6% of its body weight can cause their muscles to atrophy and their appetite to increase. If they’ve lost more weight than predicted, get them back on calculated weight gain diet or consult an expert nutrition veterinarian.

  5. Prior to Starting a Weight Loss Program Scheduling your dog’s annual physical examination before beginning a weight-loss program allows you to discuss any potential issues with your veterinarian. If your dog has suddenly gained weight without making any dietary adjustments, they may have an undiscovered health problem. A yearly physical is also an excellent opportunity to address how current health issues should affect your weight-loss strategy. Insulin dosages for diabetic dogs, for example, are linked to the amount and type of food they consume.

  6. A change in diet without a change in insulin dosage could put your dog’s life in danger. In addition, many prescription drug dosages are based on your dog’s weight. You’ll be able to continue with confidence if you communicate your goals to your veterinarian.

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  8. Five Simple Steps to Dog Weight Loss: Step 1: Select Diet That Is High In Protein And Low In Carbohydrates Step 2: Determine How Much You’re Feeding Them Step 3: Encourage Your Dog to Move More Step 4: Weight Loss Supplements Step 5: Determine Which Non-Food Rewards Your Dog Enjoys Read Steps in Detail Visit: https://www.budgetpetcare.com/blog/how-to-help-your-dog-lose-weight/

  9. Bottom line Your ultimate goal may be weight loss, but the good behaviors you’ve developed together will always benefit your dog. Even if you plan your weight loss efforts to continue a year or longer, you’ll notice health benefits that go beyond the scale soon. So, make regular visits to your veterinarian and accept weight loss as a process that will lead to healthier habits and better health.

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