Dog weight comparison chart

Owners of Dogs Losing Weight

No.1 Changing Lifestyle Habits

Studies have pointed out that most owners of obese dogs are actually obese people. It can be seen that the living habits of owners and dogs are closely related. If you want your pet to exercise more, you should go to bed early and get up early, be energetic and go out for exercise with your dog, and take time to walk or play with it every day.

No.2 Do not spoil

The owner must make up his mind, even if the dog stares at you with pitiful eyes, he should not give it any food he eats. Because it may contain food high in sugar and salt, eating it will affect your dog’s health. Some people worry that their dogs will be too tired from walking, so they use a stroller to take their dogs out, so that they get less exercise!

No.3 Feed regularly and rationed

Owners should not be greedy for a short time and leave a large bowl of food for a long time. Greedy dogs will unknowingly develop the habit of eating non-stop. The correct approach should be to feed regularly and quantitatively!

No.4 Balanced nutrition to reduce food intake

Changing eating habits is an important part of losing weight. Fix the portion of food and implement a balanced diet of low fat, low calories, low protein and high fiber.

Dog weight loss diet

No.1 Food restriction

To reduce the original food intake, the owner should first check the pet’s original weight standard, and then follow the recommendations on the food packaging Feed in quantity. Also fix the portion size of each meal and don’t add or subtract randomly. Do not suddenly change the number of meals from two meals a day to one. If your pet has nothing to eat during the usual meal times, it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and vomiting.

No.2 Switch to diet food

Give your dog a prescription diet for weight loss. Diet food not only has balanced nutrition, but is generally formulated with low fat, low protein and low calories. But remember not to use the dog's current obesity weight as the feeding standard. Eat the recommended amount corresponding to the weight you plan to let it lose to. For example, the dog now weighs 25 kilograms, but the standard weight of this kind of dog is 20 kilograms. Give it the amount of food that a 20 kilogram dog should eat.

No.3 Reduce snacks

If the owner is used to giving snacks as a reward to the dog, and the dog also loves snacks. In order to achieve weight loss, reduce or eliminate snacks!

No.4 Don’t blindly feed your dog vegetarian food

Veterinarians believe that vegetarian food has little effect on weight loss. For example, vegetarian vegetables containing soy products contain high amounts of protein and are also particularly high in oil. Fattening. Vegetables can make dogs feel full. Although they are high in fiber, an unbalanced diet will lack other nutrients, resulting in insufficient nutrient absorption, which is also detrimental to health.

No.5 Weight loss pills should be used with caution

For pets that are severely obese, especially those that cannot lose weight through diet, exercise or other methods, they need to take weight loss pills. However, be sure to consult a professional doctor and be careful. Follow the doctor's advice!

Dog Weight Loss Exercise

No.1 Swimming can reduce joint degeneration

Obese dogs generally have joint degeneration. Obese dogs have heavy loads on their joints, and every movement may cause pressure and wear on the cartilage on the joints. Without cartilage protection, the joints will feel pain. Therefore, it is best for obese dogs to swim.

No.2 Step-by-step exercise

Obese dogs should exercise step by step. If you choose to walk or run, you should set the exercise time within 30 minutes. Small dogs can take more walks, but medium and large dogs need more runs. You can exercise several times a day, but each exercise should be separated by a period of time to allow the dog to have a good rest and give the joints time to recover. (Veterinarians also say that overweight dogs who cannot run can choose to pace, but the exercise time should be extended to burn calories.) A record should be kept after each exercise to see how much exercise can help lose weight.

No.3 Drag the rope to force the dog to move

Obesity makes active dogs lazy. It is recommended to put a collar on the dog, and then gently drag it forward, trying to force it and encourage it. way to make it move. Walk back and forth for about 5 minutes. If it shows willingness to walk, you can gradually increase the time.

No.4 Chasing games can help lose weight

If the dog’s joint problems are not serious, you can exercise it through play. In fact, playing with your dog is already a kind of exercise, such as chasing games, catching balls, etc., which can make it run a little more.

No.5 Stop immediately if you find severe asthma

Obese dogs are prone to asthma problems. If your dog feels uncomfortable with asthma or has difficulty breathing during exercise, stop exercising immediately! In addition, after exercising, a dog will have a great appetite and want to eat. The owner must control its food intake and not let it eat too much, otherwise the exercise will be in vain.

It is most scientific to reduce a dog’s weight by 1-2% per week, and the weight loss should not exceed 3% per week. When losing weight, you need to consider your dog's tolerance. You also need to choose a more gentle way to lose weight. Strenuous exercise and sudden changes in diet may overload the body. It is best to consult a pet doctor before formulating a reasonable weight loss plan. !