Comments on: Dog Obesity: Is My Dog’s Weight Damaging His Health? https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/dog-obesity-is-my-dogs-weight-damaging-his-health/ Doggy Dan's Reactivity Training Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/dog-obesity-is-my-dogs-weight-damaging-his-health/#comment-7858 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:24:50 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=9771#comment-7858 In reply to Becky.

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]]> By: Becky https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/dog-obesity-is-my-dogs-weight-damaging-his-health/#comment-7800 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:53:34 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=9771#comment-7800 We have a 8 month old part Poodle part Shihzu. Problem separation anxiety. Even pees on his crate when we leave. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/dog-obesity-is-my-dogs-weight-damaging-his-health/#comment-7236 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 22:47:19 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=9771#comment-7236 In reply to john smithinfo.

I absolutely agree John! The easiest thing to change to help dogs slim down is to feed them less. I do acknowledge that this can be emotionally hard for many owners but it really is far better for a dog than masses of exercise. It’s all about energy balance, with us as well as dogs! Best, Doggy Dan

]]> By: john smithinfo https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/dog-obesity-is-my-dogs-weight-damaging-his-health/#comment-7142 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 05:58:28 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=9771#comment-7142 The health risk to overweight dogs is serious. A gain of even a pound or two of additional fat on some dogs and cats can place significant stress on the body. Some of the conditions that can occur as a result of excess weight are: Exercise intolerance, decreased stamina.

]]> By: Dog Trainer Doggy Dan https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/dog-obesity-is-my-dogs-weight-damaging-his-health/#comment-6123 Mon, 28 May 2018 22:35:20 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=9771#comment-6123 In reply to Nancy.

Hi Nancy,
Moderating food is the best way to help a dog lose weight but I find that if you cut their food intake too significantly then they do tend to notice it a lot more. So a more gradual approach may work for your dog. You can also add volume to a dog’s food by adding low calorie food like broccoli and other appropriate greens such as spinach and kale. Splitting your dogs meal into two or three feeding sessions may also help. Best Doggy Dan

]]> By: Nancy https://theonlinedogtrainer.com/dog-obesity-is-my-dogs-weight-damaging-his-health/#comment-6033 Fri, 25 May 2018 04:15:31 +0000 http://theonlinedogtrainer.com/?p=9771#comment-6033 I have a Deer Head Chihuahua 11 years old and the Vet recommend diet, he said she was 3# over and he said to give 4 ounce of food a day. She loss 1#1/2 in no time. But she was starving at supper time,I start give a bit of food and she is gaining weight again.What should I do?Thanks

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