Archive for 'Nutrition and Weight Loss'
Weight Loss Diets for Obese Dogs
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by doglover.
If you want your dog to lose the weight it is crucial that you decrease the number of calories your dog eats per day. So, choose a food that’s low in calories, and also reduce the quantity he gets to eat. There are guidelines that can give you an idea of how many calories your [...]
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Easter Treats For Your Obese Dog
Posted on 05. Mar, 2010 by doglover.
Don’t give your obese dog chocolate at Easter. There are several reasons for this. One is, you do want to keep all for yourself, don’t you? In all seriousness, chocolate is not only fattening, but it contains theobromine which is quite toxic to dogs. In high enough doses, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, coma [...]
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Feeding Your Dog
Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by doglover.
How much food does your dog really need? These days, dogs are suffering from obesity in greater numbers than ever before, and they’re suffering from similar weight related diseases that people do. I guess more people are becoming overweight too. As a vet, do you know how hard it is to explain to a dog [...]
