She had to get spayed due to a womb infection. She is spoilt rotten and very beautiful. The lady who grooms her has told me to get the weight off her. I feed her butchers, only a few spoonfuls mixed with chicken and some veg. She may get alittle bit of something in the mornings if she is hungry. I love her very much but feel I am overfeeding her , what is the best way to get weight off her without being too drastic.
2007-02-06 21:50:16 · 6 answers · asked by nickynich 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Spaying a dog does not make it fat. Just like with people, over eating and not enough exercise does. Feed her a little less and get her moving more. Walks, chase a ball, whatever it takes.
2007-02-06 22:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the food you're feeding her is premium food continue to feed her that - but cut back on the amount. It's all about portion control. Substitute some of the food for the veggies (green beans). They have no nutritional value but they are added as fillers. So the dog will be eating less but still feel full.
Another option is to put her on a Lite food. Weight Management formulas are for dogs who have reach their goal weight and need to maintain it. Lite is a formula that has cut the fat and protein thus cutting the calories. It's mostly fillers (like wheat or rice) to make the dog feel full but w/o the calories.
If you're going to give her treats or extra food you need to take that into account when you feed her on her regular schedule. Dogs are always hungry and will usually eat anything you put in front of them. Feed her twice a day. If you give her 1 cup usually do 1/2 in the morning and then 1/4 in the evening - thus cutting her amount and replacing it w/ the green beans.
Good Luck
2007-02-07 06:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nicky Nich!
Yes, spaying alter the hormonal balance of dogs, sometimes causing reduced activity and changes in metabolism. These factors can contribute to obesity and increase the need for carefully controlling food intake and increasing exercise in neutered dogs.
But, it is only one small problem, exist else overfeeding, Genetic Predisposition, a more confined, sedentary lifestyle and ...
As they saying goes, 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'! Preventing excess weight gain is the best approach to weight control in dogs (and humans). It is much more difficult to take the weight off once it has been gained. If you think your dog is at risk of becoming overweight or if he is already carrying a few extra pounds review the following guidelines for helpful tips:Look atticle: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Weight_Under_Control/
To keep your lhasa Apso at his ideal body weight or to help your female shed a few extra pounds be sure to feed a high quality natural dog food diet, use portion control, limit the amount of treats and snacking and provide lots of exercise. These steps will help your lhasa Apso live a longer, leaner and more enjoyable life.
Jason Homan
2007-02-07 09:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise, ever heard of it. Its when you get off the computer and take your dog for a walk. So long as you keep up with the dog's health, there is no reason for them to put on weight after a spay. You're lucky you caught the infection and she lived. Was it worth it for 3 years of being unspayed? Have the dog tested for any problems that could cause weight gain as well, lhasas are prone to those problems.
2007-02-07 08:50:15 · answer #4 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Iams Weight Control works wonders. My dog (neutered male) that's 6 years old weighed 64 pounds only a few months ago. He was living with my grandmother and she fed him TERRIBLE food all the time. An entire fast foot meal (burger and greasy fries) several times a week and she didn't walk him at all. Once he came to live with me I cut out the fast food for him (maybe some fries here and there, but never a lot), walked him at least every other day and switched his food to Iams Weight Control. He is now 50 pounds with much more energy. I can tell he is much happier, too.
2007-02-07 06:02:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put her on a weight control dog food...and weight control snacks. I have my Alsatian on the weight control food and treats...he likes them just fine.
2007-02-07 05:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋