How to Help Your Dog to Lose Weight

<p style="text-align:center"><img src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/1374504/1846836/14334" style="height:0px; position:absolute; visibility:hidden; width:0px"></p></div><div class="az-element az-image" data-az-id="gb3yicq2xy" data-azat-pid="gbvo75k1h9" id="gbvo75k1h9" data-azb="az_image" data-az-human-readable="Image" data-az-human-readable-en="Image" data-azat-image="http://swimwire.storms.aihttps://dogwire.storms.ai/sites/default/files/dxpr_builder_images/v6_01…; data-azat-height="" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azat-style="background-color:#000000;"><img class="az-image-content" style="background-color:#000000;
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This guide will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to set your paw-some pal on the path to a healthier weight.<br></span><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p></div><div class="az-element az-html" style="" data-az-persist="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" data-az-id="gbg036zpg0" data-azat-pid="gbna4uddvt" id="gbna4uddvt" data-azb="az_html" data-az-human-readable="HTML" data-az-human-readable-en="HTML" data-azat-an_infinite="no" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azcnt="true"><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@greentailsmarket/video/7142652233518320942" data-video-id="7142652233518320942" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a target="_blank" title="@greentailsmarket" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@greentailsmarket?refer=embed">@greentailsmarket…; Ann gives four great solutions to help your dog lose weight. 1. Feed less food, 2. Give less treats, 3. Feed vegetables if your dog is still hungry, and 4. Switch to a faw dog food diet. <a title="healthydog" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/healthydog?refer=embed">#healthydog</a> <a target="_blank" title="♬ Simplicity - Jon Steinmeier" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Simplicity-6777323236687349761?refer=embed…;♬ Simplicity - Jon Steinmeier</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></div><div class="az-element az-ctnr az-column col-undefined-12" style="" data-az-id="gbwlx1u8du" data-azat-pid="gbb1f9b0vu" id="gbb1f9b0vu" data-azb="az_column" data-az-human-readable="Column" data-az-human-readable-en="Column" data-azat-width="1/1" data-azcnt="true"><div class="az-element az-text" style="" data-az-id="gbiovcroxw" data-azat-pid="gb43n8xdnk" id="gb43n8xdnk" data-azb="az_text" data-az-human-readable="Text" data-az-human-readable-en="Text" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azcnt="true"><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:28"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>1. Assess the Situation:</strong></span></p><ul data-sourcepos="7:1-7:190"><li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:190"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Vet Check:</strong> Before launching any weight loss program, schedule a checkup with your veterinarian. This ensures any underlying medical conditions affecting your dog's weight are ruled out.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:175"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Identify the Root Cause:</strong> Is it overfeeding, lack of exercise, or boredom eating? Uncovering the reason behind the weight gain helps you tailor your approach effectively.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="9:1-10:0"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Set a Goal Weight:</strong> Work with your vet to determine your dog's ideal weight based on their breed, age, and activity level. This provides a clear target for your weight loss journey.</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="az-element az-html" style="" data-az-persist="PGlmcmFtZSBzYW5kYm94PSJhbGxvdy1wb3B1cHMgYWxsb3ctc2NyaXB0cyBhbGxvdy1tb2RhbHMgYWxsb3ctZm9ybXMgYWxsb3ctc2FtZS1vcmlnaW4iIHN0eWxlPSJ3aWR0aDoxMjBweDtoZWlnaHQ6MjQwcHg7IiBtYXJnaW53aWR0aD0iMCIgbWFyZ2luaGVpZ2h0PSIwIiBzY3JvbGxpbmc9Im5vIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgc3JjPSIvL3dzLW5hLmFtYXpvbi1hZHN5c3RlbS5jb20vd2lkZ2V0cy9xP1NlcnZpY2VWZXJzaW9uPTIwMDcwODIyJk9uZUpTPTEmT3BlcmF0aW9uPUdldEFkSHRtbCZNYXJrZXRQbGFjZT1VUyZzb3VyY2U9c3MmcmVmPWFzX3NzX2xpX3RpbCZhZF90eXBlPXByb2R1Y3RfbGluayZ0cmFja2luZ19pZD1zdG9ybXNhaS0yMCZsYW5ndWFnZT1lbl9VUyZtYXJrZXRwbGFjZT1hbWF6b24mcmVnaW9uPVVTJnBsYWNlbWVudD1CMEMyNTdOVFpaJmFzaW5zPUIwQzI1N05UWlombGlua0lkPTRhYWMyOTkzZmE5M2MxZDZkNGQwNTk0ZWE0ZTA3ZjZjJnNob3dfYm9yZGVyPXRydWUmbGlua19vcGVuc19pbl9uZXdfd2luZG93PXRydWUiPjwvaWZyYW1lPgo8aWZyYW1lIHNhbmRib3g9ImFsbG93LXBvcHVwcyBhbGxvdy1zY3JpcHRzIGFsbG93LW1vZGFscyBhbGxvdy1mb3JtcyBhbGxvdy1zYW1lLW9yaWdpbiIgc3R5bGU9IndpZHRoOjEyMHB4O2hlaWdodDoyNDBweDsiIG1hcmdpbndpZHRoPSIwIiBtYXJnaW5oZWlnaHQ9IjAiIHNjcm9sbGluZz0ibm8iIGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyPSIwIiBzcmM9Ii8vd3MtbmEuYW1hem9uLWFkc3lzdGVtLmNvbS93aWRnZXRzL3E/U2VydmljZVZlcnNpb249MjAwNzA4MjImT25lSlM9MSZPcGVyYXRpb249R2V0QWRIdG1sJk1hcmtldFBsYWNlPVVTJnNvdXJjZT1zcyZyZWY9YXNfc3NfbGlfdGlsJmFkX3R5cGU9cHJvZHVjdF9saW5rJnRyYWNraW5nX2lkPXN0b3Jtc2FpLTIwJmxhbmd1YWdlPWVuX1VTJm1hcmtldHBsYWNlPWFtYXpvbiZyZWdpb249VVMmcGxhY2VtZW50PUIwQkpHRDlCSkcmYXNpbnM9QjBCSkdEOUJKRyZsaW5rSWQ9YjIyNjUzYzY0ZGNlN2NmN2FmZjI0ZGI2YjJhNTU2Yjcmc2hvd19ib3JkZXI9dHJ1ZSZsaW5rX29wZW5zX2luX25ld193aW5kb3c9dHJ1ZSI+PC9pZnJhbWU+CjxpZnJhbWUgc2FuZGJveD0iYWxsb3ctcG9wdXBzIGFsbG93LXNjcmlwdHMgYWxsb3ctbW9kYWxzIGFsbG93LWZvcm1zIGFsbG93LXNhbWUtb3JpZ2luIiBzdHlsZT0id2lkdGg6MTIwcHg7aGVpZ2h0OjI0MHB4OyIgbWFyZ2lud2lkdGg9IjAiIG1hcmdpbmhlaWdodD0iMCIgc2Nyb2xsaW5nPSJubyIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIHNyYz0iLy93cy1uYS5hbWF6b24tYWRzeXN0ZW0uY29tL3dpZGdldHMvcT9TZXJ2aWNlVmVyc2lvbj0yMDA3MDgyMiZPbmVKUz0xJk9wZXJhdGlvbj1HZXRBZEh0bWwmTWFya2V0UGxhY2U9VVMmc291cmNlPXNzJnJlZj1hc19zc19saV90aWwmYWRfdHlwZT1wcm9kdWN0X2xpbmsmdHJhY2tpbmdfaWQ9c3Rvcm1zYWktMjAmbGFuZ3VhZ2U9ZW5fVVMmbWFya2V0cGxhY2U9YW1hem9uJnJlZ2lvbj1VUyZwbGFjZW1lbnQ9QjA3Nlo5SkJTWSZhc2lucz1CMDc2WjlKQlNZJmxpbmtJZD1jZTdmNTAxZTA2NmVlNmVmZjliNTk0YjU4OGI1NTJkZCZzaG93X2JvcmRlcj10cnVlJmxpbmtfb3BlbnNfaW5fbmV3X3dpbmRvdz10cnVlIj48L2lmcmFtZT4=" data-az-id="gbdy4gd9rb" data-azat-pid="gb4v369n98" id="gb4v369n98" data-azb="az_html" data-az-human-readable="HTML" data-az-human-readable-en="HTML" data-azat-an_infinite="no" data-azat-box_model="000000" data-azcnt="true"><iframe sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=stormsai-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0C257NTZZ&asins=B0C257NTZZ&linkId=4aac2993fa93c1d6d4d0594ea4e07f6c&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true"></iframe>
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Feed Wisely:</strong></span></p><ul data-sourcepos="13:1-17:0"><li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:158"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Portion Control:</strong> Measure and stick to recommended feeding amounts based on your dog's ideal weight and activity level. Resist those pleading puppy eyes!</span></li><li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:203"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Quality Counts:</strong> Switch to a high-quality, low-calorie dog food rich in protein and fiber to keep your pup feeling full and satisfied. Consult your veterinarian for specific dietary recommendations.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:144"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Nix the Extras:</strong> Table scraps and excessive treats are often calorie-laden culprits. Stick to dog-approved treats in moderation, if at all.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="16:1-17:0"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Spread it Out:</strong> Divide meals into smaller portions throughout the day to avoid overeating and keep your dog's metabolism ticking.</span></li></ul><p data-sourcepos="18:1-18:18"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>3. Get Moving:</strong></span></p><ul data-sourcepos="20:1-22:45"><li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:173"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exercise is Key:</strong> Increase your dog's physical activity! Longer walks, playful park outings, and interactive games are all great ways to burn calories and build muscle.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="21:1-21:160"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Find the Fit:</strong> Tailor exercise to your dog's age, breed, and fitness level. Start slowly and gradually increase intensity as your furry friend gets fitter.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:45"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Make it Fun!</strong> Keep your dog engaged with different activities to prevent boredom. Hiking, swimming, or agility training can be exciting alternatives to regular walks.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><a draggable="false" data-cke-saved-href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1374504/1294983/9383?sourceid=imp_0000111122…; href="https://goto.walmart.com/c/1374504/1294983/9383?sourceid=imp_0000111122…; id="1294983" target="_top"><img alt="" draggable="false" data-cke-saved-src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/9383-1294983" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/9383-1294983" style="height:250px; width:300px"></a><img draggable="false" data-cke-saved-src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/1374504/1294983/9383" src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/1374504/1294983/9383" style="height:0px; position:absolute; visibility:hidden; width:0px"></span></p><p data-sourcepos="24:1-24:31"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>4. Be Patient and Positive:</strong></span></p><ul data-sourcepos="26:1-29:0"><li data-sourcepos="26:1-26:143"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Long-Term Journey:</strong> Don't expect overnight results. Celebrate small victories and be patient with your dog's progress. Consistency is key!</span></li><li data-sourcepos="27:1-27:154"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Positive Reinforcement:</strong> Ditch punishment and embrace positive reinforcement. Reward your dog for good behavior during walks or healthy food choices.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="28:1-29:0"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Bonding Experience:</strong> Turn weight loss into a fun adventure for you and your furry friend. Enjoy the extra walks, playtime, and the joy of seeing your dog become healthier and happier.</span></li></ul><p data-sourcepos="30:1-30:15"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Bonus Tips:</strong></span></p><ul data-sourcepos="32:1-35:89"><li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:64"><span style="font-size:18px;">Invest in a dog weight tracker to monitor your pup's progress.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:78"><span style="font-size:18px;">Consider consulting a canine nutritionist for personalized dietary guidance.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="34:1-34:74"><span style="font-size:18px;">Make water readily available to keep your dog hydrated and feeling full.</span></li><li data-sourcepos="35:1-35:89"><span style="font-size:18px;">Remember, a supportive environment is crucial. Manage stress factors that might lead to boredom eating.</span></li></ul><p data-sourcepos="37:1-37:301"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Helping your dog lose weight is an act of love and care. By providing a healthy diet, regular exercise, and plenty of love and support, you can give your furry friend the gift of a healthier, happier life. So, lace up your shoes, grab the leash, and embark on a tail-wagging weight-loss adventure!</strong></span></p></style><script src="/modules/contrib/dxpr_builder/dxpr_builder/dxpr_frontend.min.js"></script>

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