Weight Management Dog Food
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Reviewed by Dr. Melissa Witherell, DVM
Complete and balanced nutrition is non-negotiable, but if your pup is overweight, it may be appropriate to start cutting back on calories. Weight loss dog food is designed specifically for this purpose. It’s lower in fat and calories - often higher in fiber and protein to help keep your dog feeling full for longer. Instead of drastically reducing how much you feed your dog, changing what you feed them could be the key to helping them achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Here are some factors to consider when shopping for weight loss dog food:
If you’re concerned about your dog’s weight, talk to your veterinarian before changing their diet. Your vet can assess whether your dog is a good candidate for weight loss dog food and help you pick an appropriate formula. Once you’ve decided, be sure to take advantage of Chewy’s Autoship to have regular deliveries sent right to your door.
Yes, weight loss dog food can be effective when used properly. Consult your vet to determine your dog’s target daily calorie intake and ideal weight. Along with your vet’s advice, the feeding recommendations on the package can help you decide how much you can feed your dog and still support healthy weight loss.
Weight loss dog food works by reducing a dog’s daily caloric intake while meeting their nutritional needs. Weight control recipes are typically lower in fat and calories than standard dog food and often contain elevated levels of protein to help maintain lean muscle mass in the process.
Yes, dog food formulated for weight loss is typically less calorie-dense than standard dog food. By maintaining adequate nutrition but reducing the number of calories per serving, these recipes create a calorie deficit to encourage slow and steady weight loss.
Many dogs can safely lose as much as 1–2% of their body weight per week while eating weight control dog food. A slower rate of reduction of around 0.5% may be recommended for morbidly obese dogs or dogs with underlying health issues.
As long as the product is nutritionally complete, a dog can stay on weight control food for as long as it takes to achieve and maintain their ideal weight. Most dogs take several months to reach a healthy weight, though it depends on how much weight the dog needs to lose.
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