No Fat Dogs! How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 เม.ย. 2014
- Ever wonder what a "healthy weight" looks like on a dog? It's easy to measure whether or not your dog is at a healthy weight with just one quick glance. This video gives you easy tips to help your dog lose weight, as well as how to tell if your dog is at a healthy weight.
This video (and accompanying article) detail how easy it is to tell if your dog is overweight and, if he is, how easy it can be to help him lose the extra weight. Read the article (and watch the embedded video) here: smartdoguniversity.com/two-qui...
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We’ve started feeding our dog one cup a day and I felt so bad like we weren’t feeding him enough. But this makes me feel better 🥲 He’s 82 lbs but he’s maybe 10 pounds overweight nothing too crazy but still needs to lose some.
I don't use measuring cups. My dog was 36 pds. when I adopted him. He is a havanese. He suppose to be around 18 pds. So my vet. told me to feed him as he was as normal weight. Let me tell you how that worked. On the second day he fainted while eating. Yeah he was starving. It didn't work. We planned out our own diet for him. He is fed twice a day with 2 snacks....and runs around with 3 other dogs. I was so proud of him when he was able to jump on the couch. LOL He is now a suave 19 pds!
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Oh, thanks. I am so worried about her. It is all my fault. I am praying for God to give me understanding in this endeavor.
Omg I'm so guilty of letting my dog eat my leftover food...I've stopped though.
Sometimes it's the little scraps that people give them during dinner or other times and they add up. I don't eat in front of my dog. I just can't bear the begging. He's a few pounds overweight and I finally am being strict with him. I make sure my whole family is on the same page about how many treats he gets per day as in biscuits and I drew a firm line about scraps. Making the effort before they develop health issues is well worth it.
Holy smokes! 3/4 cup for all day. Maybe that’s why my boy is so big. I’m trying to get my lab to cut down from 90 to 65.
have you seen any results yet? my golden is 40kgs (around 82lbs) and im looking for ways to help his weightloss
My dog is 92 lb newfoundland mix. He only needs 1.5 cups a day. And he's a healthy 92 lb
I have a similar journey for my baby. She is so fat. I think I fed her as though she was a grandchild to show her my love. But that kind of love kills.
Did he lose weight
Me too
thank you so much! I don't usually comment on videos, but every information shown here was very needed for me right now
I got tucker when he was 3 years old. 96 lbs and clearly fatter than he should be. His previous family gave him hotdogs with his food every day. I intended to get his weight down, and putting him on a strict hotdog ban would be easy since we dont give our dogs people food at all. Somehow he has gained weight and its got me worried about his health. So now here i am trying to figurebout how to get the weight off without starving him .
I will definitely keep this diet up because that makes for a happy puppy!
Thank you so much for this video, very helpful.
Thanks so much for this video!!!!
Helpful!! Thank you!
Love it thank you so much 💞🙏my dog would definitely will be happier ☺️
Thank you, great tips
Amazing!! Thanks so much for this Video!! My Dog is about 8lbs over weight and this Video has taught me how to help him. Now he is on a Perfect Diet with the Perfect weight!!
Jane Mircevski I have never heard of it, but after Googling and doing some research on it, it does look like a good Brand of Dog Food.
thank you so much my dog is a lab mix and shes around 7 or 8 and i trying help her lose weight in the winter and its hard because its cold out side etc but im not gonna give up
My Karelian Bear Dog mix was 20 lbs overweight when he was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (a low thyroid hormone level). My dog is on thyroid medication now and his weight is back to normal. Check with your veterinarian first if your dog has unexplained weight gain.
Three Dogs Same for my Dutch Shepherd!
I thought maybe that was what was going on with my dog but it wasn't. It's just me giving her too many bites of my dinner. She's not happy about it but I've stopped because she put weight on quick! She has 3 more lbs to lose.
My blue heeler mix is five years old and he got a little overweight because of the heat here in Texas, he wasnt able to go outside most of the day, its to hot for him through out the day,, so he wants to lay insideI, I have been walking him morning and evening, but i'm going to walk him more, and I'll try this diet, thanks for the advice.
Thank you so much! These ideas are really helping zoey my dog, she is actually running around and sitting on her hind legs. Before she wouldn't run around with my other dogs and she would sit on her butt and not her hind legs but that is all behind us and zoey looks a lot happier now that we are on this diet. While she was over weight I would even take her for walks and usually after the walk she would sleep so well and in the mornings she wouldn't want to go for a walk because I walked her feet off. But now that she is fit, I would take her for shorter walks because of that so thank you so much , I ow you one.
Our rescue came to us with a previous broken leg that had never been attended to and re-broke when we only had her for six weeks. We felt so sorry for the abuse she had gone through, that we have spoiled her with treats, and 'last bites' of almost everything we eat. She refuses only dog food, so I mix it with chicken or beef. Next I will try ground turkey, rice and peas with her food. I started taking her on walks, but she eventually refused that also. I think her leg was bothering her and she seems to now have arthritis. (did I mention she also has shrapnel in her rear leg?) Time is running out for us to do good by her, and get her weight down. She is a Shepherd, lab, husky cross and should be around 55 lbs, but is 75 lbs. She is about 7-8 yrs old. My husband also insists on giving her treats in the morning when he takes her for her 'duties' across in the park. Also spoils her with treats at night time before she goes to bed with me, then again when he comes to bed. She is treated to death and I cannot stop him. We are killing her with kindness. So difficult to look into those sad brown eyes. Any thoughts, please?
My mom is the same about treats and "but look at her sad, soulful eyes". God, I have no solution for my mom's behaviour and thinking. I have tried everything - showing her articles on dog nutrition, showing her pictures of healthy dogs, showing her pictures of obese dogs, dogs with joints injuries and problems, spine problems, even yelling at her, nothing has worked.
It pains me because anyone can see that our dog is uncomfortable with her weight. My mom sees it too but she just refuses to change herself. So it's impossible to change our dog's habit of constant begging for food.
Though when I firmly tell my dog "no!" She listens to me and will go to her bed. But when I leave the room, my mom sneaks one treat to our dog. 🤦♀️
What do I do if my dog is obese and I don't have time to walk him but my parents do but they give him leftovers but I tell them not to they are realy stubborn if you comment on this they would see I am not over reacting he is a golden retriever 80-90 pounds
Hipster Deer i would request calling a veterinarian
I have the same problem. I tell my family to stop feeding my dog human food but they keep doing it. And the area I live in it isn’t easy to walk her. and she’s getting really old and I have no idea how to get her to lose weight, she is actually obese tbh she’s a Labrador retriever that seems like she’s close to 100 lbs
@@dawson9604 Get a kennel and let your dog stay there til your family has finished eating
I have the same problem 😞
Hipster Deer same
I have a small dog it's a chiweenie and he was abandoned in a box full of roaches when he started growing he had a perfect weight until he got fixed but I understood that he might get a little weight after then couple days later he got back to normal weight and he usually doesn't eat often dog food anymore cuz my sisters a my brother keeps on feeding him human food like gummies corn candy and that made him back off his dog food and he gotten so much weight he even looks like he's a pregnant dog like females but I try to tell them to stop feeding him human food and put him on a diet. And I usually just leave the dog food down all day but he never touches it at all but thanks for telling all of us what to do.
My dog its 6 month and weighs 19kg 500grams and she is an american bully classic and this breed here where i live its unknown and really strange to find, and my Veterinary who is a well known vet, told me she is overweight and told me all the health risk, i reduced her food intake and she looks more slim and more agile but she is losing weight slow and also gets really exhausted after running and playing with me. Its being hard for her losing weight, i do not know if changing lower calorie croquettes or vegan croquettes?
How do I lose my dog's weight in 2 months. As the pet policy in flights is that they can carry a maximum of 35kg dog. And my lab is around 45kgs
Hello Thank you so much my Germon shepherd half labador is a big opy girl I will make sure to follow the instructions she's not running like she use to run with the other house pets I will add green beans carrots ,Thank you
Thanks. This will help
I do appreciate the video my dog (pure breed yellow lab) died to days after that comment of liver failure.
Rusty Shackleford Very sorry for your loss
So sorry. Got another now?
Hii ....can dog lose weight without exercising as my beagle(2.5yrs.) is overweight and he is not able to walk properly...
What brand of food do u feed your dogs ?
Thanks so much! I have a Chihuahua/mini-pin mix and she is solid but needs to lose a couple of pounds (11-1/2 lbs). I've been giving her 1/4 c. of dog food with cooked frozen peas in it, plus a little tab of olive oil or coconut oil in it. I was also told to give her a pinch of Spiralina in it to keep her healthy. At night I give her the same thing. She usually only takes a couple of bites and walks away. Sometimes by the end of the day she will finish it. She also likes to chew on "Bulley Sticks" which is a steer pizzle. She sits like a "mule" when I try to walk her away from the house and I'm discouraged that she won't walk with me. What can I do? Please help!!
I like to have distinct "breakfast" and "dinner" hours. So, for our dogs, we have breakfast for about 20 minutes. Any food that is left over 20 minutes after the bowl was put down comes back up until the next feeding. By removing the bowl, you're encouraging your dog to finish his meal at the appropriate time, rather than grazing all day.
You feed your lab 1 cup of food? I have a 80lbs lab who needs to lose weight but idk that seems like such a small amount.
My male 9 month old rottweiler weighs 47.5kg
I feed him 2x cups of black hawk twice a day
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My GSD has a lot of loose neck fur\skin.
I want to know what to do my mother-in-law feeds my dog human food every day and he is way overweight it is 11 years old
Please tell me how long will it take, my dog is really over weight, she's a Labrador so wants to eat, l am trying so hard, help.
I have a 70lb 7 year old golden retriever, is that bad? Our hotel in myrtle beach requires 65lb dogs. :(
How many cups a day for an adult lab? a two year old heeler? a 14 year old border collie?
The raw food diet will help greatly that any processed dog food. Many nutrients and will improve the energy of their dog... Do as much research as possible on this diet and trust me you won’t regret it.
My old dog always had a full bowl and he ate just what he needed. If only my dad's dog had the same self control!
his behaviour is licking his paws constantly and have been trying to interupt it my vet has not helped third one I have gone to and none have helped his skin they have just said it's allergies =( but the paw licking is extreme and has now started to remove hair and causing hot spots. it happens when I am not with him thanka for your reply.
Blue Haze it does sound like allergies. My dog had the same problems so I put him o a raw diet. I started with a novel protein (rabbit) for 3 months then switched to pork (cuz my vey said it has less additives like chicken and beef). The first couple of weeks I heat up the food lightly in a non stick pan so its not hard on his tummy. Then I would leave it out until it got to room temperature and mix a little hot water from a kettle so its not cold meat. When I started him on the pork, I made sure to drain the large amount of fat cuz the first time I didn't and the poor guy was faring and burping all night with gas and diarrhea.
I've learned alot and find that alot of skin issues are from food. Also adding olive oil and coconut oil made his coat so beautiful the vet was impressed. I also add a probiotic, Kelp supplement and curcumin to help with allergies everyday.
can I ask what happens if your dog has been 10kg his whole life and then has been put on predisolone which causes weight gain due to trachea issues I walk him and he gets fed twice a day but has only ever really eaten wet food like home cooked chicken and veg or mince and veg. plus one cup of dry kibble ..... would it cause an issue to just start feeding him dry kibble. he is only a lap dog but he is solid and has been since a puppy I fear that the weight gain will stop him from breathing but nothing seems to work. he gets no more pasta nor fridge clean outs or anything from our plates never has...... he is 13 years old and on top suffers from a skin disprder which no vet can figure out thanks
That's a great question for your veterinarian. I am a dog trainer and deal with teaching new behaviors and preventing inappropriate ones. Your veterinarian is an expert on health and medical issues, including medical issues dealing with medication.
Laurie Luck he is now off those tablets and just has the extreme licking of paws issue which no vet has been able to stop and he circles the house and cries if I leave him at home with someone else. He is very attached and another bad behaviour is snapping at kids if he is laying on his bed even though that's territorial issues and a big protector of me
There are three factors in weight reduction - exercise, diet, and motivation.
One place I discovered that succeeds in merging these is the Triple trim formula (google it if you're interested) definately the most helpful diet i've seen.
look at all the before and after pictures and great reviews.
I believe vegetables have calories too, especially high sugar ones like apples and carrots.
Mike Bell they do, but they are still healthier than most dog food which has carbs and fillers. Also more vitamins in veggies. (Avoid fruits) but my dog loves carrots. She eats a lot. She runs a lot. She’s 9.5 but people often think she’s 3 or 4 years old. She’s a great mix. But a lot of dog food is junk/processed/chemically treated.
ANA SPETH
I always keep my dog food bowl full but I have my dog do a lot of exercise 🤣
I have an eight week old puppy and wanting to train him. How would I feed him his kibble and still have enough calories for the cheese or pepperoni to train him? Does that mean I can't train him very much?.... As you can tell I'm lost
Great question! You want your pup/dog to eat the same amount of calories regardless of training. You can substitute some treats in place of some of your dog's food. Or, if you have a food hound like my Labradors, they'll eat their food as treats if you're training at home. If you're training in a class, you may need to replace the kibble with a really delicious type of food such as cheese, chicken, etc.
Just take a look at the ingredient list of the dog food and pick something from that list for their treat. For example, if the dog food has chicken in it, cook some chicken and use that as a treat. Happy training!
Naila Quintero use a clicker, first associate it to treats or something it really likes, or just give it a nice pat to show its a good dog, if it really wants to please you just saying good dog is enough
Wow I have so been over feeding my Babies
what about when your dog starts biting you?
My dog eats once a day, and has lots of exercise and a good diet! He's a golden lab! Any tips ??
Kelsey Mcminn why once a day? That's just making ur dog starve
If he's doing well on the plan you're on now, keep up the good work!
No it isn't@@anastasiahinton1870if they get the sam amount of needed calories in that day its not starvation.
My dog eats only twice a day but still is over weight
Crazyfam then ur dog food has too much fat in it
Check with your veterinarian -- you may need to feed your dog less at each meal.
Check with your veterinarian-there may be an underlined problem. My fur baby did not lose weight even after I reduced her food. Took her to our veterinarian and discovered she had a thyroid problem.. she began taking medicine (tiny tablet) for her thyroid
and her weight dropped off...She is happy and full of energy!! Hope this helps! 😊
I have an labrador retrivier and he is 3 months old, how much should we weight?
Pixuca Your veterinarian is the best source of information on appropriate weight -- check with her to determine the optimal weight for your pup.
OK Laurie Luck thank you :-)
Regardless of where the food is coming from, he should be taking in fewer calories than he's burning. Ideally, the dog is getting a well balanced meal whether it comes out of a bag of commercial dog food or if you're making it yourself. The key is calorie control. We've taken several pounds off our Labrador just by carefully measuring his food in a measuring cup and by not letting the dogs clean up the leftovers in the fridge! They still get their Kongs, however, and can still lose weight so long as I've sufficiently cut their meal back to accommodate the extra Kong calories.
First 2 minutes talking about making sure food is level with the cup. We figured that out first time said make sure food level with cup. Didnt need to take 2 minutes going over it again, and again.
Stop being so rude. FF if you didn't like that part jeez.
I would hope that the amount fed to this dog - who does look great - especially for an 11 year old Lab - is of a caliber of high protein, good (medium amounts of) fats, and very low carbs (as well as veggies, good oils, vitamins, minerals and some type of pro/prebiotic?... But, I am no nutritionist for dogs; however, I wonder whether the amount (shown in the video) would give him enough nutrients to be healthy - even though he looks wonderful. Or does it depend on the type of kibble too? I wish there was a video about how to find out what the measurement amounts would be for different breeds, and what dog foods were the best for them. We are looking at Ketona (a new dog kibble that is very low in Carbs.) And I would like to know if the food she is using is Ketona, for her dog, or something similar? There are not many kibbles out there with very low carbs and high proteins and good fats. I do believe everything she and others say about how harmful obesity is for dogs (and humans.)
The healthy amount of food to feed is the amount the dog needs to stay fit. My dog only ate 1.5 cups per day. And he's a newfoundland mix and 92 lb. I know a German shepherd that eats 4 cups a day and she's healthy. Dogs will not starve or become nutrient deficient on kibble. Kibble is highly dense, highly supplemented. One cup of a quality kibble has around 500 calories. If you are feeding raw or fresh as I do now, then yes if you feed very little then sometimes supplements are needed
I have always heard tomato is poisonous to dogs. I'd skip giving those and any tomato product like ketchup or spaghetti sauce to them.
The green parts of a tomato are poisonous, not the fruit of the plant (the tomato).
Yes ur right it’s the green part
You should not be giving ur dogs spaghetti or ketchup that’s crazy poor dogs all that sugar you eat it
My puppy has up dog
So 10 Kilo chihuahua this is gonna be hard
My dog is so overweight. I simply must help her to shed the pounds. I am looking online for help.
My dog steals my food and I have been making sure he eats his own food
I personally love small dog training treats because you can use them to train and reward with food that’s not their regular food but the focus is the reward of the food not them getting full (full of food they don’t need because they already ate dinner😂)
thanks,my dog lost 10 pounds :]
that helped my dog loose weight
# thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much
Alexia Ashe Yes! Great work! And thanks for letting me know about your success. Way to go.
My dogs overweight im going to try the 1 cup a day approach
@otho_grow ! Check with your veterinarian to find out what a healthy weight is for your dog. Like people, dogs should be checked by a veterinarian. You can follow her advice on how best to take weight off your dog. 😊
I have 2 dogs one is normal weight and one is heavy
how much should I walk my dog a day
+Abbie Keller Your veterinarian is the best source of information on this. It depends on your dog's current physical health. I have two Labradors, one is 13.5 years and the other is 12. I can walk the oldest dog 3.5 miles each day and she's still very eager to do more. The 12 year old, however, can barely do a mile due to arthritis in his elbow. Each dog is different -- check with your veterinarian, who has the best overall view of your dog's abilities and health and can give you the best answer.
I adopted a overweight rescue I have her on a diet but she's always trying to steal food from my other dogs. Doesn't want to exercise, unlike my other dogs who love to run, and can be free fed they only eat when they need to. ( very muscled and thin dogs) All the other dogs love to go on walks (we go to the park and walk a mile every weekend that the weather is good). However lil fatty just will not cooperate, hates exercise will eat DIRT bc I won't give her excess food. Vet says there is no current health problems other than being overweight. I love her but goodness she just does not want to do anything but eat!
Omg my chihuahua is 23 pounds how overweight is he?
My dogs get a cup a day
My dog wont walk at all, shes scared of loud noises
what if ur parents wont take ur dog to the vet because its too much money but hes obese and they feed him everyday and they wouldnt start him on a diet
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my parents r the same. ive started to boss them around to stop them from feeding him too much
does the size of the dog matter
You should check with your veterinarian to see how much your dog should weigh. She can also help you find a good way to take weight off safely, if your dog needs to lose some pounds.
my dogs 11 and people think its a puppy lol. my foods on point
Tomatoes? I thought tomatoes where bad for dogs?
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In your dog after chest the body narrows and in my dog the chest is way smaller than his stomac!
My dog has arthritis and can't walk, so she can't loose weight and diets don't work for her.
How would it look for a pug???
Bella Rous same thing
Hi Bella, the dog's frame should look relatively similar no matter the breed.
My dog is 13 pounds less than me...
I’m 77 pounds and she is 64.
(No I am not anorexic I am 12)
Real problem in our country
Does the lack of headroom bother anyone else ? #CmonCameraGuy
Not at all
That dog still looks over weight to me. Having working retrievers we like to see the dogs thinner. On a sunny day you should see the first 3 ribs
Can't a dog have a big ol' evening snack while watching the sunset?
liposuction.
Hi there, have you thought about this kind of diet plan known as the Custokebon Secrets? My cooworker says it helps people lost a lot of weight. Is that possible? I also noticed many great review relating to this diet plan. Thoughts?
Oh no! Tomato’s are toxic! Give your pups raw veggies like in the wild… dogs don’t eat cooked foods in the wild. Watch the carrots in take, carrots have carbs as well as apples. Berries have less carbs of the fruits.
Hi Jennifer, the green part of the tomato plant is toxic, but ripe tomatoes are not! They are actually in some dog foods. They can be included as part of a dog's diet in moderation.
Who can count how many times she blinked
This video is outdated. Even conventional vets are now understanding that cutting calories also cuts nutrients. High carb, low fat kibble is not a reasonable way to help a dog or cat lose weight. Dogs need more fat. Fat satiates. Restrictions of dry food leave a dog hungry. Just search for sources by typing something like "fat helps dogs lose weight" "kibble is high in carbohydrates" "AAFCO has no listing for a carbohydrate requirement in dogs or cats"
Lie based rant. Vets also advise early neutering despite the severe increase in most cancers, uneeded vaccines, upselling, the kibel you falsely call food which is always garbage compared to raw feeding.
@JamesBurdon-gu5yu Did you post this reply on the wrong comment. If you are implying my comment was a lie based rant, maybe re read it. It sounds like we agree on many points (early altering, overvaccinating and raw food is better than kibble) I am just pointing out that if someone is feeding kibble, they should not simply reduce the amount of dry food to cut calories because it is starving the body of required amounts of nutrients. In my opinion forget the kibble and prepare balanced homemade meals with fresh food. Raw or cooked is going to be far superior to processed, carb-heavy, chemical laden kibble.
@@jennifersdramaticpaws Your right, i have no idea what was going on when i responded, sorry when i reread it your right. I agree with you by and large bar wording and technicalities.
You cant just give a dog dry food.. nor a cat.. they need meat... otherwise they end up with kidney etc problems..
My Dogs eats what ever makes them HAPPY! What 15 to 25 years old that’s all they live for and you people put them on MISERABLE DIETS & Yes you know as good as I ALL DIETS SUCK! My dogs live a full life and a happy one you go ahead and have a miserable dog for it’s sad life to make you feel better! that’s so sad. Dogs don’t live long enough to really worry about there figure and it’s rare,... RARE! That it’s a health reason so many unhappy animals!
Fat is important for dogs
You loose wait
When grandma comes over, she feeds our dog all sorts of treats behind our back. I know she loves him very much but the dog has become excessively over weight after spending 2 months at grandma’s while we were overseas.
I had a talk with grandma but it doesn’t seem helpful and she still feeds him treats and sometimes human food. The only thing I can do is to keep an close eye on them when she comes to my place. 🥲