_PL_ Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I need to pass on some tips. And hope they are taken in the spirit intended. ;) It's a smaller breed dog, to be honest she is chunky not obese ..... but could be one day. I just think she needs to shift some of that weight (and seems to pack it on way more than the other dog in her home who eats the same amount). Diet is currently ok, raw and some veg. I just need a few ideas for safe filler basically. (did someone mention gelatine once?) Try to cut down the actual size of meals and she is ravenous. And should she be vitamin supplemented while dieting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I think pumpkin is a good filler. Full of fibre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 I think pumpkin is a good filler. Full of fibre. Ah! Of course it's supposed to be good for anal glands. Would you grate or cook/mash do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 pulp it, mash it or dry bake it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I'd cook and mash pumpkin ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 My Leila years ago dropped just under 10kgs with the following: Day 1: Mashed Brocilli, Peas, Beans, Potato with a large amount of Pumpkin. No Carrot. Day 2: Same as above Day 3: BARF Day 4: Mashed as per Day 1 & 2 Day 5: Same as above Day 6: BARF Repeat. You can give as much Mash as you want. The dog may turn their nose up at it to start with but when they realise they have no choice they'll eat it. Off leash exercise as well was beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sweet potato (cooked and mashed) is another good filler, most dogs will eat it. My Mums little girl (should weight 3.5kgs, weighs 3.9) has lost weight in the last couple of weeks by meausuring her meat and bulking her meals up with extra vegies and a sprinkle of psyllium. That and plenty more exercise :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 We used pumpkin and carrots in hand with other vegies and a low cal dry food and lean meat to get Elle to a normal weight. She was absolutely obese and has lost 14.5kg :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 :D wow! So many ideas, thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Grated carrot is a good filler. Equal parts carrot to food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We used pumpkin and carrots in hand with other vegies and a low cal dry food and lean meat to get Elle to a normal weight. She was absolutely obese and has lost 14.5kg Carots are full of Sugar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We used pumpkin and carrots in hand with other vegies and a low cal dry food and lean meat to get Elle to a normal weight. She was absolutely obese and has lost 14.5kg Carots are full of Sugar :D Oh well, must be good sugar because it worked :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Remember Squid had the very obese Elliot? She was given lots of advice (mostly about pumpkin) and, although it took a while because he was a Golden if I remember correctly, he became very svelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We used pumpkin and carrots in hand with other vegies and a low cal dry food and lean meat to get Elle to a normal weight. She was absolutely obese and has lost 14.5kg Carots are full of Sugar Oh well, must be good sugar because it worked It is good sugar. Energy giving. Part of the problem of ANY weight loss program is the loss of energy as a result of the lowered intake. Carrot is a good filler because it still gives energy whilst not giving fat at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Do you cook your carrots? My dog gobbles carrots and it comes out the other end, "uncooked" too. I love to steam up pumpkins and just give them to my dog. Baked sweet potatoes are marvellous, for myself at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 When I use them for a porker, I just add equal amounts of grated carrot to the food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Do you cook your carrots? My dog gobbles carrots and it comes out the other end, "uncooked" too. Not really necessary for a porker - the less they digest the better! I've used the plain cheap bran flakes (baking ones) to fill up a bottomless pit, the yard looked like an elephant had passed through but it certainly worked - just moistened it with some plain water and mixed it with a bit of mince - mind you this was a dog that would've eaten sawdust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Isn't it funny how Stafford people always seem to have had a lot to do with porkers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Isn't it funny how Stafford people always seem to have had a lot to do with porkers? And soooooooo many people have problems with them being fussy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Isn't it funny how Stafford people always seem to have had a lot to do with porkers? And soooooooo many people have problems with them being fussy :D Mollycoddled ones methinks! Mine know it is eat or starve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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