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Eating Good with Weight Loss

Rating: 9
Posted on 2008/05/16 by Suzie E
Jenny
Jenny

My dog Wode was put on Science Diet Adult Light for Large Breed because he needed to lose weight since we just repaired his torn ACL. We feed both Rotties the same food. Jenny has always been slim (and Wode has always been fat because he finishes her food). We put them both on the same food but we give Jenny a little bit more since she does not need to lose weight. (We give him 4 1/2 cups/day and give her 7 cups/day). She is now very skinny to the point where you can somewhat see her ribs, vertebrae, and pelvic bone?. Is this the food or should she see a vet for something serious?

Symptoms: Weight Loss

One Response to “Eating Good with Weight Loss”:

  • Master Advisor Torunn says:

    May 16th, 2008 at 01:55 PM

    Hi there

    This is probably due to the food. I would suggest to change her food to a normal adult food, as you are already feeding them separately this should not be a problem.

    If after a few weeks there is no improvement in her weight, she should she a vet. Make sure to weigh her before the change of food so that you can see if she is gaining weight (it might be difficult to tell by looking at her as the change is gradual)

    Let me know how you get on

    Torunn Beurling DrMedVet

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