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One of my toy poodles is overweight She is close to 13 pounds, has been eating 3/4 cup in the am and 1/4 cup in the pm of Nutri Source weight management dog food for at least 4 years but is still getting bigger. She is 4 years old. (I have two other who are fed and are similar in activity and are under 9 lbs). I do not walk them (or her). She goes out to potty in our huge yard and runs around every time she goes out (which is about 6-7 times a day. We have three sets of stairs which she goes up and down at least 20 times a day. In the summer, she goes down 92 steps to the beach and runs the beach. She is not on any medication or supplements. She has had no particular tests, as there never has been any health problems. She is the parti poodle (the black and white) in the picture. What should I do to get her weight down?
AnswerCarol, Thanks for the Wonderful photo of the Family! So very cute!
I looked up your food: Nutrisource Weight Management.
The ingredients and fat to proteins look fine.
I don't think you need to make a food change over at all.
LET's Just add some good supplements to this Poodle's diet.
Also, see if you can get her to eat some Green beans 1 x per day - at least 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup. Make sure you buy the green beans that are low salt or rinse the regular canned green beans before serving. YOU can add a Dash of olive oil to the green beans:
NEXT:
Here is the Wholesome Heart treats... Great Weight loss treat-
Order here - fresh to your door/ right from the bakery.
http://www.lifesabundance.com/Pets/Treats/WholesomeHearts.aspx?realname=20066428
Last, NuVET Plus - Great for digestion and helps to balance out the body's systems.
She may have trouble utilizing her nutrition and absorbing nutrients. Most of my clients take 1 NuVET per day, long term. It protects the hips, legs, joints from injury, too.
Keeps the skin and coat healthy. NuVET keeps the heart good and strong.
SEE here to order: You may want to put all the kids on NuVET -
Holistic and VERY Natural - NO junk - no sugar... it's a treat wafer.
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
or call:
1-800-474-7044 Tell them Marie, from ASK the PET Nurse is working with you.
Use order code 81098 and ask for the 15% off Program.
They sell NuVET in 20.00; 39.00 and 55.00 bottles.
If she continues to gain weight, you may want to have her blood tests for Thyroid problems.
Hope it is just her needing a good supplement and controlled treats.
Keep me posted! I may use your photo in my articles, if you don't mind?
HOPE my ideas help:
Marie Peppers LPN MA
mtnmom@gci.net
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