How to help dogs lose weight after the Spring Festival

What happened after the Spring Festival? How to help dogs lose weight
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As the saying goes, every good time To save weight by three kilograms, visiting relatives and friends during the New Year is indispensable for eating and drinking, and weight loss naturally goes straight up the body. Even our dogs are not immune to it. Therefore, the biggest task of owners after the Chinese New Year is to help their dogs lose weight. However, , You cannot blindly lose weight for dogs, you must use appropriate methods.

1. Develop a weight loss plan and eat weight loss food

1. Feeding "weight loss food" to reduce calories absorbs the way humans lose weight, making it easier to It is to reduce the diet, or to eat only green vegetables and fruits. However, this prohibitive way of losing weight cannot be implemented on dogs, because for dogs, "eating" is a kind of talent. Although people can achieve it through perseverance, To control eating habits, however, dogs cannot use reduced food portions to achieve weight loss; if they cannot follow their normal food intake, the dog will feel hungry, and he cannot control the feeling of hunger by himself, and his desire to eat will become more and more frequent. The excitement grew, forcing him to continue searching everywhere for all the food he could eat, leaving nothing behind, and the result was even worse! Therefore, when dogs lose weight, the most important thing is not to change the food portion, but they can feed the dog a weight loss prescription. The particle size of weight-loss feed is no different from that of ordinary feed. However, the fiber in these feeds is reduced, giving the dog a feeling of bulging legs, but the calories are not so high. Therefore, with the weight-loss formula feed, it can maintain The dog's food intake reduces his calories, thereby achieving the purpose of making the dog lose weight. In addition, don't be soft-hearted and give too many snacks because you feel pity for it, causing the heat absorption to increase instead of decreasing.

2. The selected feeding plan should be implemented for at least two weeks, and then the feed should be further reduced based on the results. The dog's weight loss plan is to feed 40% of the calories needed to maintain body weight every day for 12-14 weeks. Divide food into two or three small portions every day. This can reduce the feeling of hunger and allow each meal to be fully consumed.

2. Exercise to lose weight and develop walking habits

Regular exercise and increase calorie consumption. In order for the dog to successfully lose weight, we should increase his calories. Only by consuming a certain amount and giving the dog a regular amount of exercise time every day can the effect of making him lose weight be achieved. For small dogs, when the physical condition is stable, they should have a 20-minute slow walk every day and night; it is simple.For dogs, regular walking exercise of 30 to 40 minutes should be maintained twice a day, which can increase calorie consumption and reduce physical strength through exercise.

3. Weigh your dog regularly

The implementation process of your pet’s weight loss plan should be carefully tracked. Weigh yourself once a week, preferably at the same time throughout the day and on the same scale. Visualizing changes in your weight as a time-based goal chart will strengthen your faith and motivation. Pay attention to observing the pet's complexion and touching the fat layer in the body regularly. Consult your veterinarian regularly to determine whether modifications to your weight loss program are needed.

How to help dogs lose weight after the Spring Festival
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 Four. Pay attention to the situation of dogs and Emotion

From environment to emotion, in order to prevent dogs from gaining weight, in addition to correct diet and regular exercise, you must also pay attention to the environment and emotions of your dog. Factors in case that even though you strictly implement the weight loss plan, he still finds ways to take advantage of it and happily eats without any control! If you have more than 2 or 3 dogs, you must carefully separate them when feeding. Is the food eaten by the same dog, or is it shared by everyone? Because when raising 2 or 3 dogs at the same time, there must be one dog that is more prosperous and dominates the "boss" role. When this dog eats things, it is likely to bully other dogs, grab food, Eat more, and if you don't pay attention, he will eat double or even triple the amount! Therefore, when feeding, pay attention to the appearance of different "food tyrants".

5. Ask a veterinarian for help

Ask a veterinarian to help the dog lose weight. There is a Labrador named Duoduo. Labrador itself is a dog with a good appetite. In order to make the dog perform well, the owner has specially trained him with great care and given him a lot of nutrients. He has been raised since he was a child. Strong and fat..., but it was only when he was raised to about 6 years old that the owner discovered that Duoduo had lost weight without knowing it, so he sought help from a doctor, hoping to help Duoduo lose weight in the next few years. Duoduo has undergone sterilization surgery and is a dog with obesity factors. He has no dietary restrictions, so it is very dangerous to become overweight. However, after calculating the amount of food and calories that Duoduo should absorb every day, he lost weight in half a year. After the plan was implemented, Duoduo dropped from the original 42 kilograms to 37. Duoduo could only walk for 20 minutes before he was panting. Now he has much more physical strength, and the problems with his bones and joints have been reduced.Higo, too, gradually reformed, and now her body is light and muscular. Therefore, when it is necessary to lose weight for your dog, you should consult your veterinarian, carefully estimate the calories your dog should absorb every day, strictly implement the weight loss plan, and work tirelessly so that your dog's obesity can be controlled.

6. Prevent repeated weight gain

Once your pet reaches the target weight, pay attention to the maintenance concept of weight loss. For dogs that easily gain weight, it is best to feed branded food and pay attention to body weight in order to find the most suitable amount of food. Don't repeat the same mistake and return to the habit of moderate feeding. Instead, you should adjust your diet according to the amount of exercise.

Generally speaking, in the process of helping the dog lose weight, the owner should arrange the dog’s diet and daily training in a planned way, weigh the dog regularly, and wear the dog more when going out to enjoy the sun. Close, you must have confidence in yourself and your dog. I believe that with the help of the owner, the dog will complete the weight loss plan very cooperatively.

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