Grace1979 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hi my chihuahua is 8 and she has put on heaps of weight in the last 2 mths. She is feed my dog and has since a puppy. Im wanting to change her diet to help with her weight. She isent a huge fan of dry food. Any suggestions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) You may not need to change her diet. You could simply feed her less. However most 'senior's diets contain less fat than regular commercial adult food. If you want to feed a home prepared diet, reduce the amount of fat and up the veggie content. What are you feeding her now? Edited May 25, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace1979 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 HI poodlefan she is fed my dog shes been on it since she was a puppy. I know canned foods arent the best but she has done well on it. Shes just a porker now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 HI poodlefan she is fed my dog shes been on it since she was a puppy. I know canned foods arent the best but she has done well on it. Shes just a porker now! You could reduce the quantity by 1/3 and add some veggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Yep how much do you give,how much exercise does the dog get,what sort of daily treats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 My girl's on Artemis Weight Management, highly suitable for oldies and generally very palatable. As an oldie, now more than ever it is vital to get her off a complete wet diet, if I'm reading right. If she won't go for any dry, then how about vets all natural - comes in both a premix that you soak then add your meat of choice to, and a well balanced meat mix. Or BARF patties might suit. Sags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grace1979 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 Can you get artemis weight management at city farmers? I get Graces royal canin from there so it would be easier for me to get both. How much is it? thanks I have to admit she mainly exercises in the yard she is very timid and walking her in the street is a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 HI poodlefan she is fed my dog shes been on it since she was a puppy. I know canned foods arent the best but she has done well on it. Shes just a porker now! Just reduce her intake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) i reduce my dogs intake by 1/3 to 1/2 and use cooked pumpkin as a filler. it works for her. Edited May 25, 2010 by Jaxx'sBuddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 If you feed your Saint RC, why not ask for a sample pack of RC Mini Mature and see if your little one takes to it? Don't know about Qld stockists, but Artemis Petfood Australia would be able to provide a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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