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Obesity In Dogs
from:Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in American dogs today. It is the result of simply eating more calories than are burned. Dogs have a built in protection against this disease, a control mechanism in their brains that satisfies their hunger after they have eaten enough calories to meet their daily energy needs. However, it is possible to upset this control mechanism. By feeding the dog a food that is highly palatable, he will eat to satisfy his appetite and not his hunger. The only way to remove the excessive fat from a dog's body is by reversing the way it was put on, which is feeding the dog fewer calories than he will burn for energy. When this is done, the dog's body will burn up energy stored in his body to obtain what he needs. Fat is the most efficient source of energy and will be used in the greatest amount whenever energy is needed. A reduction in caloric intake cannot be achieved by just cutting down the quantity of food you feed your dog. Drastic cuts in the quantity of food fed will only lead to deficiencies that pose an even greater threat to the dog than the obesity does which are deficiencies of proteins, vitamins and minerals. It will also make your dog ravenously hungry! Fats and carbohydrates that contain the most calories should be replaced by ingredients that are less digestible and lower in calories.
The diet of an overweight dog should not contain more than 1400 calories per pound of dry matter. This is approximately 1250 to 1300 calories per pound of dry food or 330 to 350 calories per pound of canned food. A more accurate and convenient way of obtaining a reducing diet is to use a dietary animal food specifically designed for that purpose. This food can be obtained from a vet. It contains 330 calories per pound and is balanced to provide the correct amount of other nutrients for the dog when fed at that caloric density. Whatever the food used, the quantity of it that should be fed has to be estimated.
Portion control is the only method of feeding that can be used during a weight reducing program. Treat or supplement should not be given during the reduction program. If a dog is more than 10 pounds overweight, (over his ideal body weight) begin your weight reducing program by feeding him only 2/3 the quantity calculated to maintain his desired weight. The full amount of food should be given once a reduction in weight begins to occur. For dogs that are less than 10 lb overweight, begin with the full amount calculated. In dogs weighing less than 10 pounds, use the two thirds guide for any dog that is more than 33% of his desired weight overweight. It may require several months or longer before a dog reaches his optimum weight. Do not expect your dog to lose the weight in just a few days. Taking off weight too fast can be dangerous to a fat dog. Once optimum weight has been attained, most dogs will have to be kept on portion control feeding. Dogs that tend to get fat need to have their intake closely regulated to prevent them from gaining back the lost weight.
Obesity In Dogs
Obesity is the most common nutritional disease in American dogs today It is the result of simply eating more calories than are burned Dogs have a built in protection against this disease, a control mechanism in their brains that satisfies their hunger after they have eaten enough calories to meet their daily energy needs However, it is possible to upset this control mechanism By feeding th.....More on Boxer Dog Nutrition
Non Commercial Dog Foods
As a dog owner you have two options on the type of food that you can provide for your dog: Commercial foods and non commercial foods Non commercial foods, as explained here, are not necessarily foods which are not associated in some manner with a commercial enterprise, nor are they foods that do not cost money The term and#39;and#39;non commercialand#39;and#39;, as used here, refers to those foods which are n.....More on Boxer Dog Nutrition
Feeding Requirements for Guide Dogs And Dogs On The Go
Like hunting dogs, dogs that are on the go are consistently moving These dogs come from the and#39;round tipand#39; family as they were typically used to round up animals Unlike hunting dogs, however, round up dogs seldom get a chance to rest every couple of hours They work continuously until they have recovered all the strays, brought in the last maverick, or are called off by their owners As a cons.....More on Boxer Dog Nutrition
How To Feed A Guard Dog
Most dogs used as guard dogs are German Shepherds, with an occasional Doberman Pinscher, Boxer, or Labrador Retriever The average weight of an adult male guard dog is about 70 pounds None should weigh less than 50 pounds To satisfactorily provide a guard dog with adequate amounts of energy and nutrients every day, its food should have the following three characteristics: 1) It should contai.....More on Boxer Dog Nutrition
Nutritional Diseases In Your Dog
Similar to healthy dogs, sick dogs need to eat in order to supply energy and nutrients for growth, for replacement and repair; as well as to meet an ever changing need Nutritional requirements for a sick dog usually do not differ greatly from those of a healthy dog A sick dogand#39;s dietary needs, however, can become substantially different from those of a healthy dog Diseases in which a dogand#39;.....More on Boxer Dog Nutrition
Is Your Dog Malnourished
Once upon a time the poorest fed dog in America was the farm dog left to fend for itself for food These dogs, undernourished bags of bones, were once so common they almost became symbolic of impoverished rural America Today vast numbers of those small farms have vanished With them have gone the gaunt, hollow eyed hounds that greeted every farm visitor with a hungry, ill tempered bark T.....More on Boxer Dog Nutrition
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