my dog is over weight.what should I do?

Question

my dog is way over weight and I'm not sure what to do.we have 2 other dogs and he usually goes around and eats the food that is left in the other dogs bowls.we have tried to put him on a diet and it has made him lose a few pounds but the vet says that he is still over weight.I had another dog that was a male and the same breed and I'm not sure if maybe it is just the way male dogs are like in that kind of breed.He is a beagle.please,I need any info I can get.thank you!

Answer 1

well you should make sure he doesn't have hypothyriodism by going to your vet for a blood test. it can cause dogs to carry extra wieght and isn't their fault. if that isn't the case and there isn't a medical reason then start by feeding him seperate from your other dogs, and if they don't finish their food make sure to remove it so your 'chubby' dogg can't get it. beagles have a tendency to be overweight. a slim beagle may be an oxymoron... but for his sake (and the sake of his joints and health) try to get the weight off by obviously increasing excersise and try a food available through your vets called R/D made by Hill's. it works really well to help the dogs lose weight and because it has a lot of fibre they can still have large amounts of it. once on the diet food make sure he is only getting the recommended amounts per day. also split up his meals so he is eating 2-3 times a day to keep his metabolism going (like in people) i know it is hard but no treats, save about a quarter cup to feed him as treats so he thinks he is still getting some. weigh him every 2-3 weeks to make sure you are feeding the proper amounts.

Answer 2

I would try feeding him seperately from the other dogs. Maybe have him out side while the others eat and then what they leave behind remove from the bowls then feed hiim. That way he only has access to his food.

There are diet dog foods out there. that combined with maybe a little less food and more exercise could help.

I know my brother had an over weight Lab and he changed to a diet dog food, gave him a little less in food serving and walked the dog daily and it worked like a charm. He is now at perfect weight!

did the vet give you any other suggestions?

I hope this helps!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Exercise him, and only feed him once a day. Do not leave food in the bowls for the other dogs. I know this is a pain, but you'll have to feed each of them once a day and separately so he doesn't eat their food. Don't feed him table food either, most important is to exercise him. Taking him for walks is a good way to do this, on a regular basis. Not necessarily every day.

Answer 5

Try the Science Diet dogfood for overweight dogs...and go strictly by the feeding guide on the bag. No table scrapes and limit any doggie treats. Your dog may hate it at first, but eventually he'll get into a routine;)

Answer 6

cut down your own christmas tree

Answer 7

edamame soy beans are a great low cost snack look for them in the frozen foods section

Answer 8

pick up the other dogs bowls (and leftovers) as soon as they are done eating. If nessary lock him (and his diet delite dinner) in another room or in a crate till you have picked up the others food.
consider the weight loss formula foods - also adding green beans and or canned pumkin (plain not the premixed pie filling) will help fill his belly but keep the calories down.
And excersise

Answer 9

Give your over weight dog more exercise, and less food. There is no magic here, he is eating many more calories than he is burning. Don't give him access to your other dogs food.

Answer 10

Contact your vet.They have types of food that will help your pet lose what he needs to.They will set a feeding guide to help your pet slim down.No treats are a great start.Excercise plays a big part.