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We hate to say it, but dog obesity has reached epidemic proportions in 2014. Just like American people, dogs seem to be getting fatter and fatter.
Does your doggy have a weight problem? It can be hard to resist the urge to deny this, but in some cases it’s really hard to ignore the extra weight your little cutie is carrying around. Pet parents must be responsible for whether or not their pet is overweight or obese – check out this Pet Body Condition Chart from Natural Balance.
How can you tell whether or not your dog needs to lose weight? In some cases, a quick glance is enough. With other rounder, more squat breeds, like pugs and bulldogs, it may be hard to tell whether or not your dog is overweight. Find out how much your dog currently weighs, and compare that against your vet’s recommendation. Fortunately, you don’t have to go to the vet to weigh your doggy if you have a regular scale in your home.
Simply weigh yourself while holding your dog in your arms. Step off the scale, and put your dog down. Then weigh yourself (terrifying – right?) and subtract your real weight from the number of pounds you weighed while holding your dog.
The formula looks like this:
(Your weight while holding your dog) – (Your weight) = YOUR DOG’S WEIGHT!
Exercise is a key part of any weight loss program, and our friends at Natural Balance provided us with an amazing video with simple tricks and tips to help your pup burn some calories. Just watch:
Dogs need more than an exercise program to shape up – that’s where Natural Balance FAT DOGS food comes in!
Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance® Fat Dogs™ low calorie dry formula is made specifically for overweight adult dogs. Designed to keep your pet nutritionally balanced even though they are eating fewer calories, this diet offers a special protein and fiber blend to help your dog lose weight in a healthy and delicious way. BE SURE TO USE CODE FD20 TO SAVE 20%!
Thousands of doggies have taken the challenge. No matter what breed you own, if your dog is at all overweight, you need to try this UNBELIEVABLY tasty, nutritious, and best of all LIGHT food.
Fat Dogs is formulated with a complex fiber laying system that promotes healthy digestion for backyard benefits, and higher protein levels to help pets maintain lean body muscle mass while losing weight. This special blend of fiber and protein – including chicken meal, salmon meal, garbanzo beans, peas and oatmeal – helps pets feel satiated to avoid hunger and prevent excessive begging. This food will help your dog achieve healthy weight loss success.
