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Canine Diet Tips for Weight Control

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If you can't feel your dog's ribs when you run your hands down her sides, it's time for a canine diet. Obesity in dogs causes health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and joint pain. To increase your pet's health and comfort, reduce her weight slowly with a canine diet food.

Canine Diet Food

Commercial dog diet formulation contains more fiber and fewer calories. For best results, measure your dog's food - guessing can lead to overfeeding.

Lower calorie dog foods such as Hill's Diet (available in commercial or veterinary formulations) can help your pet achieve a healthy weight. Prescription foods are also available for dogs suffering from weight-related conditions, such as heart and joint disease.

Tips

Other tips to help your dog lose weight are:

Exercise. Even light activity will increase your dog's stamina and help her lose weight.
Watch the snacks. Too many empty calories in the form of biscuits and treats can put on the pounds. Try carrot pieces instead.
Replace some kibble with vegetables. Most dogs will accept carrots, cooked green beans, and corn.
Hydrate. Make sure your dog has unlimited access to fresh water. Add a little unsalted chicken broth to her meals to increase fluid intake and help her feel fuller, faster.

Follow the guidelines above, and help your pooch reach a healthy weight!

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