Well someone in my family has a pug who is overweight and i dont know what to do?!it goes on diets but it wont get any smaller!!!!!he gets exercise too!!!!!but same size always!!!
2007-08-11 13:04:43 · 5 answers · asked by kelseydanielle! 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I do agree with the last answer, have his thyroid values checked, that includes his TSH as well as T3 and T4. If they are normal, he needs more exercise, less treats and less food. Give Frosted mini wheat's, Cherrio's or Life cereal as treats. High in fiber, dogs usually like them and low in calories. Mix green beans with his regular food while cutting back on his regular food. Most dogs will eat green beans. You can also try mixed vegetables that you can buy from Sam's Club, Costco or BJ's. Cook them in the microwave or steam them and mix with the pug's regular food. It will fill him up so he isn't hungry but lower the calories he is eating daily. Good luck, and just remember, your dog isn't able to open the refrigerator door!!♥♥♥
2007-08-11 13:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well try taking it to the Vet and making sure it doens't have something medically wrong with it. If not try the green bean diet. You cut their food intake back by 25% and add green beans as a filler to their food. The weight comes off slowly and they get that full feeling while they are dieting.
2007-08-11 20:11:38 · answer #2 · answered by Trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the thyroid checked, and go from there. The vet can put it on a REAL diet and see if it drops weight.
2007-08-11 20:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually i think pugs r suppose be a little hevy but if it realy overwieght that it doesn't wanna do anything take it to a vet to see wuts wrong.
2007-08-11 20:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by Scarlett 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some dogs are structarally large. "Big Boned". He won't grow smaller. If he is not your dog, I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-08-11 20:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋