5 Diet Dog Food Secrets
Keep Your Dog Lean
Diet dog food can be a great way to help your dog loose weight. Because of this, more and more companies are coming out with diet dog food products and they are easier to find on store shelves too.
The reason for the increase in number of reduced calorie pet products is because up to 40% of the pets in the United States are obese. Pets that are overweight are prone to more diseases like heart problems, liver problems, and respiratory problems.
So if you're worried about your dog's weight, here are some diet dog food tips to help you.
1. Look for a product that is made by the same manufacturer as your current dog food. Most pet food manufacturers also make a reduced calorie dog food as well. By sticking with the same company, the new diet should have a very similar taste and your dog should not have been any problem eating the new food.
2. If you're wondering how much of the new food to feed, read the instructions on the side of the bag. Most people feed way too much food which ends up making their pets obese. Precisely measure how much food your dogs are eating every day with a measuring cup.
3. Just like you should see a doctor before you go on a diet your dog should also see their veterinarian. Weight loss that is too rapid can be harmful to your dog's health. Aim for a weight loss rate that is slow and steady.
4. Diet combined with exercise is the best way to lose weight not only for people, but for pets as well. By increasing your pet's metabolism and lean muscle mass you can help them to loose weight even faster.
5. Although it is always tempting to give your dog table scraps you should not do it when they are on a diet. Table scraps are the worst types of food that you could be feeding you dog because they're usually high in calories.
If you put your dog on a diet dog food and follow these five tips, then you should be well on your way to having a lean and athletic dog.
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Newman's Own Organics Adult Dog Food Formula, 12.5-Pound Bag List Price: $30.02 Sale Price: $24.19  |
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Newman's Own Organics Adult Dog Food Chicken & Rice Formula is a new holistic formula based on the newest concept in animal nutrition. |
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Prairie Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Medley Dry Dog Food by Nature's Variety, 30-Pound Bag List Price: $44.59 Sale Price: $42.42 |
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Nature's Variety Prairie Brand Dry Kibble Diets are designed to be rotated freely for variety and optimal nutrition. Emphasis is put on fresh meat as the first and prominent ingredient of each diet. The grains present in these diets are only whole grains; never inferior grain fractions... |
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Wellness Super5Mix Dry Dog Food, Adult Small Breed Health Recipe, 12-Pound Bag List Price: $31.99 Sale Price: $28.99 |
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Many small breed dogs have longer lives than the larger breeds. In fact, it's not unusual for active smaller breeds to live more than 20 years. That's a lot of great companionship - but it also means they have special dietary needs - with special ingredients to support their longer life span... |
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Castor & Pollux Organix Adult Canine Formula, Chicken, Brown Rice & Flax Dry Dog Food, 25-Pound Bag List Price: $61.99 Sale Price: $57.99 |
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The Castor & Pollux Organix canine formula dry, made with 70% organic ingredients, 25 pound bag contains provides pet owners with a highly digestible and palatable organic, meat-based protein food. Certified organic, free-range chicken is the #1 ingredient in all dry formulas with organic brown rice, organic peas, organic carrots and organic flax seed adding wholesome nutrition to this complete and balanced diet. |
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Pedigree Choice Cuts Variety Pack (with Beef, Country Stew) Food for Dogs, 13.2-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) List Price: $26.22 Sale Price: $13.48 |
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Pedigree Combo Pack - Beef & Country Stew - 24 x 13.2 ozPedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy dinners provide optimal levels of oil and minerals to promote a healthy skin and coat. This combo pack includes beef and country stew flavors, for dinners that are not just nutritious but delicious too... |
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Natural Balance Dry Dog Food, Ultra Premium Formula, 30 Pound Bag List Price: $75.63 Sale Price: $39.00 |
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Natural Balance "Ultra Premium" is for all breeds and all life stages. Made with three quality meats (no by-products): fresh chicken, duck and lamb meal, an optimum source of highly digestible protein... |
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Wellness Grain-Free Dry Dog Food for Adult Dogs, CORE Original, 26-Pound Bag List Price: $62.99 Sale Price: $49.95 |
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Wellness CORE is based on the raw feeding philosophy of providing nutrient-rich, high-quality meat to a dog's diet. Each grain-free recipe is packed with meat from deboned turkey and chicken, turkey meal, chicken meal, whitefish meal and chicken liver along with a proprietary blend of fruits, vegetables, oils and botanicals that nurture your dog to the core... |
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Go! Dry Dog Food, Natural Grain Free Endurance Formula, 25 Pound Bag List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $49.99 |
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The complexities of this unique formula emerge in every morsel for your pet's health and enjoyment. Imagine the sensational taste and enjoyment for your family friend when he indulges in 9 tasty, Human Grade and Hormone Free Meat Sources including Duck, Chicken, Turkey, as well as Herring and Wild Salmon, balanced with fresh gardens peas, carrots, potatoes, lentil beans, broccoli, spinach, garlic, orchard fresh apples, bananas, cranberries, and farm fresh blueberries... |
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Castor & Pollux Ultramix Adult Canine Fomula Dry Dog Food, 30-Pound Bag List Price: $55.99 Sale Price: $53.81 |
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Castor & pollux ultramix adult canine fomula dry dog food, 30-pound bag is formulated to maintain the health and well-being of your best friend! With over 43% meat protein content, Natural ULTRAMIX Adult Canine Formula represents outstanding digestibility and taste... |
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Pedigree Choice Cuts in Gravy with Beef Food for Dogs, 13.2-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24) List Price: $26.22 Sale Price: $12.48 |
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Pedigree choice cuts Meaty chunks in a delicious gravy that dogs love. |
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