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Winter Over Weight
My lab really put on the pound's since I've had him fixed, and not working him much all winter. I started this week taking the 4 wheeler out and roding him every evening. We go about 1 1/2 mile's up the mountian, then another 1/12 down the mountian. He get's 3 cup's of Diamond High Energy a day...The wife was giving him table scrap's every evening, but I told her "No More"....is there anything else I sould be doing, and am I running him to much...should I only run him every other day..??
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RE: Winter Over Weight
Neutered dogs need much less calories, cut back on his food until he begins to loose weight, since you are feeding him 3 cups start by cutting his food to 1 1/2 cups as a starting point.
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RE: Winter Over Weight
ORIGINAL: WAYNE1 1. not working him much all winter. 2. I started this week taking the 4 wheeler out and roding him every evening. We go about 1 1/2 mile's up the mountian, then another 1/12 down the mountian. 3. He get's 3 cup's of Diamond High Energy a day... 4. The wife was giving him table scrap's every evening, but I told her "No More".... 5. is there anything else I should be doing, 6. and am I running him to much...should I only run him every other day..?? 2. Excellent !!!!! 3. Maybe cut back 1/2 cup per day. 4. Guess you'll have to spank her until she behaves herself:D 5. Just remember, Obesity = the intake of more calories than are edxpended -- either feed less -- or exercise more -- or both. 6. As you may remember, I road Casey every day -- rain or shine 365 days a year. Minimum of 4 miles and usually more (depending on the amount of work he has done). |
RE: Winter Over Weight
We aquired a coondog a few months ago that was VERY obese. We put her on Purina Fit & Trim and feed her the recommended amount for her size. She lost the weight sooner than we thought. We ran her a couple of night a week, because we were afraid to give her a heart attack. Then when she began to lose the weight, we ran her more often. She looks so much better now!
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RE: Winter Over Weight
One more thing i will ad is change his food. he should only need high energy mix durring hard working months.
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RE: Winter Over Weight
ORIGINAL: TreestandEd One more thing i will ad is change his food. he should only need high energy mix durring hard working months. |
RE: Winter Over Weight
I dont agree, then dog is not getting balanced diet and nutrients it needs.
IMO i would feed qaility food like Diamond Profesional at recomended portions. and then feed a little extra durring hard working months if you need too. |
RE: Winter Over Weight
He get's 3 cup's of Diamond High Energy a day... |
RE: Winter Over Weight
Nope your feeding Hi Calorie/fat food designed for energy but your trying to get your dog to lose weight. There is major diference in food formulas we are talking about. A simple change in diet what you need. try diamonds premium adult or there maintenace formula.
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RE: Winter Over Weight
I have a good friend who has a B.S. & M.S. in Molecular Biology. and last year, he received his PhD in Canine Nutrition.
He advises to put a dog on ONE food and ONE FOOD only and leave them on it year around -- he also advises to merely change the amount of food being fed depending on the calorie expenditure of the dog. |
RE: Winter Over Weight
Three miles seems a bit much to start a over weight dog out on. Just like humans the dog needs to start out short to go long. Why since the dog is inactive are you feeding a high energy food? The only time to feed a premium food is when the dog is in working season. Other than that go to a maintance feeding program.
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RE: Winter Over Weight
Three miles seems a bit much to start a over weight dog out on. Just like humans the dog needs to start out short to go long. |
RE: Winter Over Weight
ORIGINAL: Doc E I have a good friend who has a B.S. & M.S. in Molecular Biology. and last year, he received his PhD in Canine Nutrition. He advises to put a dog on ONE food and ONE FOOD only and leave them on it year around -- he also advises to merely change the amount of food being fed depending on the calorie expenditure of the dog. |
RE: Winter Over Weight
Sometimes a change is necessary. I personelly asked my VET yesterday, He advises change in food to owners all the time when it is medically necessary,Overweight,allergies,Lifestages ect....)
We are talking about over weight dog beeing fed high energy sporting dog mix. By switching(ONE TIME) to better formulated food his dog will be healthier in the long run. This is just common sense. |
RE: Winter Over Weight
ORIGINAL: WAYNE1 My lab really put on the pound's since I've had him fixed, and not working him much all winter. I started this week taking the 4 wheeler out and roding him every evening. We go about 1 1/2 mile's up the mountian, then another 1/12 down the mountian. He get's 3 cup's of Diamond High Energy a day...The wife was giving him table scrap's every evening, but I told her "No More"....is there anything else I sould be doing, and am I running him to much...should I only run him every other day..?? Wayne1,my friends and I have conditioned many Hog dogs in the off season on Tred Mills.Just install plywood on both sides of Tred Mill. It toughens thier pads also.Just 15 or 20 minutes a day,don't over do it. Check fat contents on Feed Bag's or Can's. Try to feed high on carb's and proteins. Plus,take to the VET once a year. I had 2 Trail dogs, 2 Bay dogs and 2 Catch dogs, all CALAHOULAS. KEEP ON ROOTING!!! |
RE: Winter Over Weight
It is the same as if we were dieting. You can eat the same foods, just a smaller amount and you still get the nutrients, but not all of the calories. It is what your dr would recommend for you. I do agree with Doc that you should keep a dog on the same food. We did switch food with our dog, but she is still on it. It has a lower caloric value, but has extra vitamins and minerals that she needs. We will switch her back, but it will be gradually.
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