Overweight dog weighs 8kg needs to be 6kg

[elliewelly]

i feed her her 4oz fresh chicken breast and applaws dry food this amount is made in to two meals vet says i need to feed twice keep metabolism going i walk her 40 minutes everyday started too give raw carrots for treats any advice please. she is neutered and his 5 years old

 

[murphyrules]

Cut her portion size down and increase her exercise.

 

[lurcherman]

Always remember not to overspoil your dogs, you think your being good but your not, like murphy say eat less amd move more.

 

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[eingana]

It's also worth bearing in mind that any weight loss in animals should be done very gradually, in order to avoid organ damage. A loss of 100g a month would be about right for a dog as small as yours elliewelly. A 5% reduction in food and a 5% increase in exercise, along with cutting out a lot of treats may be all that is needed.