Healthy Dog Food For Weight Loss

Obesity is very important problem in the world in humans and pets .However obesity in dogs is associated with a lot of diseases like diabetes ,heart disease , osteoarthritis and also cancers . We should find the best dog food for our pets to prevent these issues.

The crucial components in balanced dog food 
Nutrient and caloric density ,Hight fiber , low fat,

L- carnitin levels,antioxidants.

You Have To Put Your Dog  On a Diet

You should call your veterinarian and schedule a checkup If you notice your dog’s collar or harness seem snug , your dog may look tired and out of energy  or if they are not able to exercise like they used to .

When your dog is taking in less calories then expended  he is losing weight. We are responsible what our dog eats and we give them what is best for them . 

The Best Thing to Do is to Get Your Dog to the Veterinarian

The vet will give you advice how to put your dog to weight loss diet ,also will determinate your dog’s target weight.You should get information if your dog has some kind of medical condition like  hypothyroidism or Cushing syndrome.

Healthy Pet Weight loss Routine 

Your  feeding routine should  be created for your pet so that keeps your dog feeling full ,but also helps lose weight in the same time. The food higher in fiber and lower in fat keeps your dog feeling full.

L- carnitine is very important in dog’s food because that amino acid helps move fatty acids into cells so they can be burned for energy. If you want to find 

L-carnitine into dog food ingredient list and you can’t find it ,it maybe also listed under the “Guaranteed Analysis” section of the food label. Overweight dogs are having more inflammation than slim dogs.So good dog weight loss food needs to be enriched with antioxidants, because they have anti inflammatory action.Antioxidants are neutralising free radicals that are damaging cells.

The few things that you should do :

-First you have to measure the food.

-Feed your dog with small amounts of food during the day instead of one or two large ones

-Limit treats and stick to vet approved ones

-Do not give then human food

Me as a veterinarian ,always advise my pet owners to give their pets low calories treats like carrot slices ,green beans ,cooked chicken ,broccoli.

It’s important to know that treats even low calorie should make only 10% of your pets daly diet.

The Healthy Way for your Dog to Lose Weight is Through Exercising 

Normally your dog should have his regular going outside running routine, burning calories naturally ,but nowadays our dogs mostly are living in flats and don’t really have they normal running space . That’s why we should control food and calories intake more then before.

You should talk to your vet to start a new exercise routine.Vet needs to give you right direction about diet and exercise ideal for your dog exactly,that should result in rate of 1-2% weight loss per week.

Sometimes is easy lose weight but it’s harder  maintain that ideal weight . So that’s why your vet should monitor your dog every month to maintain ideal weight.

Of course your vet should recommend  the best food and to ensure that your pet is staying at healthy weight.

 

By Imrana Sljivo DVM