The Best Dog Food for Weight Loss

It can be hard to tell when your pup needs to lose weight. You see them every day and weight gain occur gradually so it can sometimes take a while to notice. The best way to keep track is by regularly weighing your dog but their other signs to watch for.

You may notice a change in activity levels, they tire faster, or they need help getting in and out of the car. You could also notice pockets of fat start to develop where their tummy might sag, or they seem to be carrying a few extra rolls around their neck for breeds that naturally have them anyway.

You should be able to feel the ribs when you run your fingers over your pooch, if you can’t locate their ribs or spine and they slowly start to resemble a sausage shape and lose their waist, chances are they may need to lose a little weight. Getting back to a healthy weight and losing weight is important for their day to day and long term health.

Finding the best dog food to support weight loss in every individual dog is going to be a little different. It can be a case of trial and error to find something that suits them, especially if they have any intolerances that you need to watch for.

Luckily there are lots of different choices when it comes to diet food for dogs with different protein sources and grain free options. Your pup will be shedding the pounds in no time when you get the right diet for them. As with any change in diet, it should be done gradually over the course of a few weeks to avoid any stomach upsets.

Burns Weight Control Dry Dog Food is a great option to get your pooch to start losing a little weight. It’s high in fibre which helps with digestion and low in calories. The protein source in the weight control diet is chicken which is a great lean protein. The protein and oats will keep them full and give them enough calories to have energy for the day.

Your pooch will stay satisfied for longer with ingredients that are chosen specifically for their slow releasing energy. It’s also suitable for diabetic dogs and Burns states that it can either be used for weight loss or just to keep hungry dogs satisfied. Even after your pup is back down to a healthy weight, if you notice they seem happier and less on the lookout for extra food, you can continue to use this weight control food as a weight maintenance food too.

Bakers Complete Weight Control is another weight loss food that uses chicken as a main source of protein to keep calories down but the grams of protein available high. It contains 20% less fat than their original diet so if your pooch is already on a Bakers diet, it can be a smooth transition over to the weight loss version. It also contains no added artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim is a low-calorie, low-fat diet for dogs who are watching their waistline. It’s approved by vets to help support weight loss but is still packed with ingredients to help support joint health. The protein source comes from chicken and trout, both low calorie meats that are great for losing weight. The generous portions of healthy grains help to keep pups fuller for longer.

A high fibre diet with highly digestible sources of protein means their digestive system will be running smoothly while they’re on this food.

James Wellbeloved Dog Light Lamb & Rice is a low-calorie diet which means your pooch can still have a full bowl and a full stomach with every meal while still losing weight. The biscuits themselves are even less dense meaning they take up more room in the bowl to help your pup to still feel satisfied and slow down how fast they eat with larger biscuits.

James Wellbeloved includes ingredients to support joint and gut health. The only source of protein is lamb so it’s great for dogs who can’t eat chicken but still need to drop some weight to get healthy again.

Finding ways to slow down mealtimes to help your pooch feel like they are being fed for longer is great for helping them stay full and lose weight. When a dog is full, a signal needs to travel from the stomach to the brain to let them know that they’re full, so there’s a delay between the two communicating. By using a slow feeder, you give them more time to chew and feel their fullness.

The Rosewood Anti-Scoff Slow Feeder Medium Dog Bowl is great for slowing down quick feeders. Instead of a flat bottom, it has tall ridges which means your pup must work around them to get to their meal.

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