Weight Problems

1 My dog is really fat. I play sports and go to school do I don't have much time to play with her. Is there a different way to get her girlish figure back?

6 What do I do if my dog is too fat?

7 How can I get my dog to gain more weight?

8 I have a four year old Weimeraner. She is very overweight. What are the best steps to start her on a diet or good exercise program? Is this normal after a dog has been spayed?

10 What is the best and easiest way to help an over-weight dog lose pounds?

13 I just adopted a 2 years old lab that is overweight. I was told that he is a "couch potato." What is the best way to have him lose weight?

15 Is there a Purina ONE specially formulated to help me control my pet's weight?

18 My vet has put my 10 year old Malamute on a diet. What is the best diet dog food for him?

19 My Luci is a very fat 2 year old beagle. Is it alright to feed her Purina ONE Healthy Weight management food at that young age?

20 How many calories does a cup of Purina One Lamb and Rice have? My 5 year old Lab has to go on a diet.

21 How much Purina ONE Lamb and Rice formula Purina One do I feed my Golden that is 114 lbs. and I want to be around 75? And when should I change the amounts?

22 How many calories per cup are in your Purina ONE reduced calorie formula? Currently I am using Purina ONE Lamb & Rice. My vet wants me to reduce my dog's calories to decrease her weight.

24 I have a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel, she is probably about 2 lbs overweight. She has very dry skin. She is on a lamb and rice dog food now. Which formula of dog food would you suggest?

25 I have a male neutered 6 yr. old cocker spaniel who is way over weight. He gets a cup Purina Dog Chow twice a day. Should I be now giving him the senior or cut down on him. Thank you

26 I've recently adopted a Labrador Retriever from the local SPCA. She's a bit underweight and I'd like to get her back to a healthy weight. What should I do?

1 My dog is really fat. I play sports and go to school do I don't have much time to play with her. Is there a different way to get her girlish figure back? The first step is to analyse her diet. If she is gaining weight then she is probably taking in more calories than she uses on a daily basis. So, in order for her to lose weight, she needs to eat less. You also could try a food that is meant for overweight dogs. Next, even short periods of exercise can be beneficial. Why not start with a short 10 minute walk at least 3-4 times a week? This will increase her exercise and allow you and her to have some quaility time. Start small and you may soon see results not only in her girlish figure, but in how much fun you have together.
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2 My 6 year old Sheltie has been on Purina ONE™ since she was a puppy and now weights close to 30 lbs. I feed her 1/3 of a cup in the morning and 1/3 of a cup in the evening along with 6-7 kibbles of regular dog food and one small dog biscuit a day and she still gains weight. What can we do? If a dog is gaining weight then they are taking in more calories than they need on a daily basis. It might be helpful to keep a journal of all food that your dog gets-including any other treats and table food. It also is important to actually use a measuring cup to measure her food so that the amount is accurate. Another alternative is to switch to a weight management diet such as Purina ONE™ Healthy Weight Management Formula. Finally, try to add in some exercise such as a daily walk. Start with a short 10 minute walk and as she loses weight and gets fitter, you can walk longer and farther. Finally, if nothing seems to help, a veterinary visit is probably in order to be sure that there are no medical problems that are causing her to remain overweight.
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3 My 3 yr old Black Lab is slightly overweight. My vet told me to request a caloric breakdown for Purina ONE™ Lamb & Rice Formula (the brand I've been using). She is supposed to avg 1300 cal/day. Thank you. Purina ONE™ Lamb & Rice Formula has 451 calories per cup. One of the best ways to help your dog lose weight is to not only limit her caloric intake but also increase her exercise. I would suggest that you try to incorporate a daily walk into her routine. Start with short walks and as she builds up her tolerance you can make them longer. Not only will she lose weight, but she will enjoy her time outside and with you.
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4 My 3 yr old terrier mix had surgery for a disc disorder in February of 2002 and since the surgery her exercise is limited and she has put on weight. She is currently on another low fat dry food, but my vet recommended I might want to switch to Purina® Fit & Trim®. She needs to lose at least 3 pounds. Please help. Trying to help your dog lose weight usually involves three things. First, she needs to eat fewer calories than she is eating now. This can happen with any nutritionally balanced diet dog food. However, if she is eating too much of any diet dog food she will not lose weight. Try measuring how much you are feeding her now and decrease that amount by one quarter. Secondly, exercise helps to burn calories. Certain types of activities might be too strenuous for a dog with intervertebral disc disease. Check with your veterinarian for acceptable exercises. Finally, we often add calories to our dog′s diets with treats and table scraps. Try measuring out her daily allotment of food and use a small portion of that for treats through out the day. That way you are not adding additional calories to her diet. If you are able to do these three things, your dog should lose some weight.
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5 My vet recommended my dog lose about 40lbs, how much time should it take to lose it? Forty pounds is quite a bit of weight to get off your dog. It is best accomplished slowly using a combination of dietary control and moderate exercise. It often helps to break the total daily intake allowed into two meals. This will help the dog feel less hungry and may keep the humans from giving additional treats. The goal should be a weight loss of 2% of body weight a week since slow weight loss is safer for the dog. So, depending on your dog's initial weight, it may take quite some time to lose 40 pounds. But, as long as weight loss is constant, do not despair and keep on the weight loss program.
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6 What do I do if my dog is too fat? When a dog is overweight it is usually because the dog is taking in more calories than they need. Therefore weight loss can be accomplished by controlling food intake and increasing exercise. There are many good reasons to try and get your dog to lose weight. Research has shown that leaner dogs live longer than fat ones and a lean body weight promotes better health. To help your dog lose weight, try a commerical weight management diet which is designed to create the feeling of fullness while providing fewer calories. In addition, I would recommend starting a short daily walk. The increased exercise will help boost your dog's metabolism and increase weight loss. As your dog loses weight, she undoubtedly will be able to walk farther and feel better and so will you knowing you have helped her live a longer, happier life.
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7 How can I get my dog to gain more weight? When a dog is unable to maintain a healthy weight several factors may be involved. First, it could be a health issue such as intestinal parasites, endocrine dysfunction, gastrointestinal disease or dental disease. Therefore a veterinary examination to rule out a medical problem is extremely important. If all is normal, then your dog is not gaining weight because he is not taking in calories that he can use. It is important that your dog be on a good quality commercial diet that meets the nutritional needs for his lifestage and activity level. If your dog is very active, he may need a higher protein diet, or if there are special needs such as kidney disease, then a diet especially formulated for that condition is necessary. All of these issues should be discussed with your veterinarian and then the appropriate diet can be chosen for your dog.
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8 I have a four year old Weimeraner. She is very overweight. What are the best steps to start her on a diet or good exercise program? Is this normal after a dog has been spayed? A spayed female dog is often less active and if fed too much, can become overweight. Research has shown that leaner dogs live longer than heavier dogs, so getting her to lose weight is good for her health. You might want to consider feeding a weight management diet, such a Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management formula. Calculate the total amount of food she should have in a day and then split it into two meals. It also might help to begin a routine of daily walks. At first she may not want to walk far, but as she slims down and becomes fitter she should have more energy and want to walk longer distances. Remember, weight loss takes time and should be accomplished slowly. If you stick with it, you can have your pet slim and fit.
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9 I have a 4 year old beagle who at 49 pounds is 15 lbs. overweight. What amount of fiber does he need, and can I get this through people food or cereal, instead of dog food? What is a good dog food for this? It would be much better for your dog if he were fed a quality commercial dog food rather than people food or cereal. You might want to consider Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management formula, which has 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories than the lamb and rice formula and would be a good choice for weight loss. Remember to also control the portions; if your dog eats large amounts of any dog food, he will gain weight. I would start him on 1-2 cups a day and see how he does.
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10 What is the best and easiest way to help an over-weight dog lose pounds? There are two components to achieving weight loss. In order to lose weight your dog needs to take in fewer calories and use more calories than he takes in. Feeding a dog a weight control diet such as Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management is a good starting point toward weight loss for your dog. It also is important to feed the proper amount, and his daily intake should be measured and split between two meals. Finally, a daily walk or playtime will help burn calories and perhaps accelerate his weight loss.
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11 Hi! I have two male Chihuahua's. They are 4 and 5 years old. I would like to know what kind of food would be good to feed them as they are couch-potatoes and weigh too much for their frame. I have tried many different kinds of food for them. One will eat almost anything and the other one is picky. How do I really know what food is good for them. Please help. The best thing to feed your dogs is a good quality commercial diet. Since they are overweight, I would suggest a weight management diet, such as Purina ONE® Healthy Weight Management Formula. Keep in mind however, that in order for your pets to lose weight, they need to take in fewer calories than they use. Therefore, not only is it helpful to feed a weight lmanagement diet, you must carefully control the amount of food provided for them every day. For such small dogs like yours, they may only need 1/3 to one cup of food a day. Whenever you switch diets you should do so slowly by adding a small amount of the new diet each day as you decrease the old to avoid any gastro intestinal upset.
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12 I've adopted two brother/sister golden retrievers from a rescue group that were kenneled for five years and not looked at. Their former owners were doctors and didn't have time to spend with them. They look older for their ages 5 and 6, and they do a lot of laying around compared to my last golden I raised from puppyhood on. If I'm not outside/inside entertaining them all they do is lay. They never leave the yard completely unleashed which is great, but seem like they don't know how to play or keep occupied. They seem very happy now and have a completely changed life being indoor dogs. The trouble is they have gained a lot of weight and I only feed them 3 cups of dog food a day each. Half in the morning and half in the evening, no scraps but some rawhides to chew. I can't seem to get their weight down even with a lot of walking and playing ball. I've had thyroid tests done and they come out normal. Our former golden ate scraps and much more food and never had such a weight problem. What should I do? Someone told me that from being kenneled so long that their metabolisms have slowed due to the inactivity for years. Is that true? It is possible that since they were in restricted environments for many years, they did not learn to play or be active. Keeping a dog from being overweight has two main components: diet and exercise. It might be helpful if you put your dogs on a weight management diet such as Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management and control the amount of food given daily. Next, it would help to start your dogs on an exercise program. This could be simply daily aerobic playtime or even a walk. With regular exercise and a controlled diet most dogs will lose weight, but be patient, it could take several months until you see any results.
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13 I just adopted a 2 years old lab that is overweight. I was told that he is a "couch potato." What is the best way to have him lose weight? Being overweight is usually a result of taking in more calories than you use. To help your dog lose weight a diet such as Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management would be a good start. It also will be important to only feed your dog the amount recommended for his size. This means you should measure out his daily ration and not feed him anything else. You can also take that amount and split it into two meals. Finally, a daily walk will help a great deal to keep your dog happy and healthy and promote weight loss.
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14 My Toy Fox Terrier just keeps getting fatter & rounder. She is three years old and was kept in cage until I bought her. She was spayed and fed just a little more than when she was caged. How can I get rid of this horrible fat - could anything be wrong with her? While there can be health reasons that a dog might become obese, generally dogs become overweight when they eat too much and exercise too little. Being overweight can also shorten her life span. A good start would be to feed your dog a weight management diet such as Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management. If your dog would normally weigh 13-20 pounds, to lose weight she should eat one to one and a half cups of Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management a day. Check the package of the food you choose for appropriate feeding amounts. Remember however, that food intake is one side of the equation. Increasing her exercise by taking a daily walk will not only be enjoyable for both of you, but will help her lose weight.
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15 Is there a Purina ONE specially formulated to help me control my pet's weight? There certainly is! Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management formula helps promote weight loss. It is formulated with 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories when compared to Purina ONE Lamb and Rice Formula. Remember, to lose weight your pet should eat a lower calorie food in the appropriate amount without any added table food or snacks. It is also helpful to increase daily exercise either by taking a walk or increasing active playtime.
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16 My Cocker Spaniel is slightly overweight (31 pounds) My vet recommends that she only have 740 kilocalories per day to lose 3 or 4 pounds. However, I can not find the calorie information listed on the web site or on the Purina ONE dog food bag. Where can I obtain this information? Thanks for any help you can offer. To help your dog lose weight you may want to consider Purina ONE Healthy Weight management formula. This diet is specifically designed with 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories than Purina ONE Lamb & Rice formula. It is also fortified with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to support the immune system, promote a healthy skin and coat and sustain muscle mass during weight loss. There are 335 Kilocalories per cup of food in Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management formula.
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17 I have just put my 95 lb German Shepherd on Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management food. Could you tell me how much I should be feeding him in order for him to lose some weight? He is 8 years old and is slightly overweight which makes me concerned about hip problems. A food like Purina ONE Healthy Weight management diet is a good choice to help your dog lose some weight. A dog his size would eat 3 1/2 to 4 1/4 cups of food a day to try and achieve weight loss. It would also help to slowly begin to increase his exercise with short daily walks. As he loses weight and gets stronger you can increase the length of his walks. Keep in mind that weight loss may be slow, but as long as his weight is decreasing you are doing well.
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18 My vet has put my 10 year old Malamute on a diet. What is the best diet dog food for him? A dog that is healthy but overweight is likely to benefit from a weight loss diet like Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management Formula. This diet helps maintain lean muscle mass while promoting weight loss. Compared to Purina ONE Lamb and Rice Formula, Healthy Weight management has 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories. Remember, when you put a dog on a weight reduction diet be sure not to over feed your dog. Carefully measure the amount of food as directed on the bag. Daily exercise such as a walk will also help increase energy expenditure and weight loss.
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19 My Luci is a very fat 2 year old beagle. Is it alright to feed her Purina ONE Healthy Weight management food at that young age? If your dog is already overweight, it is important to try and get her weight back to a healthier level. Dogs that are leaner live longer, healthier lives. A food like Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management formula is a complete and balanced diet and is designed for adult dogs.
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20 How many calories does a cup of Purina One Lamb and Rice have? My 5 year old Lab has to go on a diet. If you dog is overweight, a better dietary option might be Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management. It is especially formulated to help maintain lean muscle mass while promoting weight loss. In addition it has 15% fewer calories and 25% less fat than Purina ONE Lamb and Rice formula. Keep in mind that while feeding a weight management diet is useful to promote weight loss, you still need to measure the daily amount of food to be sure that your dog does not take in excess calories. If he does, no matter what food you feed him he still will not lose weight.
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21 How much Purina ONE Lamb and Rice formula Purina One do I feed my Golden that is 114 lbs. and I want to be around 75? And when should I change the amounts? When a dog is very overweight not only do you need to cut back on the amount of food provided, but also the type of food that is fed. A weight loss diet such as Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management is a good choice to help a dog lose weight. It is also important to increase daily exercise. Start slowly with short walks. As your dog loses weight he will become more energetic and be able to walk farther. Remember, weight loss takes time and may be quite slow at first. As long as the pet continues to lose weight you are on the right track.
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22 How many calories per cup are in your Purina ONE reduced calorie formula? Currently I am using Purina ONE Lamb & Rice. My vet wants me to reduce my dog's calories to decrease her weight. If your dog is overweight, feeding Purina ONE Healthy Weight Management formula would be a good choice. Healthy weight formula has 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories than Purina ONE Lamb and Rice formula.
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23 Our Bichon tends to be over weight. She gets NO table scraps, or treats. She likes to chase squirrles, and get quite a bit of exercise. Which of your Purina ONE products would you suggest? Oh, she is seven years old. When dogs are overweight, they are probably taking in more calories than they use in a day. One way to help would be to use a diet such as Purina ONE Healthy Weight management formula. Specifically designed to help dogs lose weight, it has 25% less fat and 15% fewer calories than Purina ONE Lamb and Rice formula. Be certain to only feed your dog the amount specified for her weight and try to keep her active to help with weight loss.
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24 I have a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel, she is probably about 2 lbs overweight. She has very dry skin. She is on a lamb and rice dog food now. Which formula of dog food would you suggest? If your dog is overweight Purina ONE Healthy Weight management formula would be a good choice. This diet helps maintain lean muscle mass while promoting weight loss. The food is also formulated with 25% less fat and 15 % fewer calories when compared to Purina ONE lamb and rice formula.
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25 I have a male neutered 6 yr. old cocker spaniel who is way over weight. He gets a cup Purina Dog Chow twice a day. Should I be now giving him the senior or cut down on him. Thank you If your dog is overweight he might lose some weight on Purina One Healthy Weight management Formula. Remember that controlling the amount of food provided to him daily is important to help promote weight loss. It is a good idea to split his total daily allotment into two meals which may help decrease any begging behavior. It also helps to increase exercise such as a nice daily walk.
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26 I've recently adopted a Labrador Retriever from the local SPCA. She's a bit underweight and I'd like to get her back to a healthy weight. What should I do? A dog might be underweight due to health problems, intestinal parasites or a poor diet. A veterinary visit is a good way to find out if she has intestinal parasites or another health problem that might be the cause of her low weight. Once she is determined to be healthy, be sure to feed her a complete and balanced diet such as Purina ONE Large Breed Adult or Puppy formula..
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