In summer, dogs, like people, will also suffer from loss of appetite, and this is a good time for dogs to lose weight.

I have already written about what obesity is in dogs and the causes of obesity in dogs. If you judge that your dog is really too fat, then you really need to find a way to lose weight for your dog. However, I still recommend that you take your dog to the hospital for a check-up first and let the doctor help you determine whether the dog is really too fat.

Based on the analysis of the causes of dog obesity, you should first put an end to the lifestyle habits that induce obesity in your dog, and then combine it with the dog weight loss methods mentioned below, so that the dog can lose weight successfully.

List of ways to lose weight for dogs: Eat weight-loss dog food: There are many types of dog food now, and there are many brands of weight-loss dog food for obese dogs. The characteristic of this kind of dog food is that it contains less fat and protein. There is more crude fiber. Dogs eating this kind of dog food can prevent excessive nutrients from accumulating in the body.

Eat small meals: We often say that dogs should eat small meals frequently, so that gastrointestinal problems are less likely to occur. But for obese dogs, they should eat smaller meals, appropriately reduce the amount and frequency of feeding, and there will be no problem if the dog is hungry. You can rest assured. Just reduce the amount of food for a dog with a good appetite, but don't reduce it too much at once, so as not to cause its body to adapt and cause hypoglycemia.

Exercise more: Increasing the amount of exercise is also a necessary auxiliary method for dogs to lose weight. Obese dogs usually don't like to exercise. You need to force them to move more to consume the fat in their bodies. Of course, the amount of exercise should not be increased too much at once. It should be done step by step so that the dog's body can gradually adapt.

Eliminate snacks: When reducing feeding as mentioned above, you must not increase snacks, otherwise your weight loss plan will be ruined.

Let’s talk about a few more things to pay attention to when dogs lose weight: Don’t rush it: Don’t try to turn a fat dog into a slim and beautiful child all at once. No matter which method you use, you have to take your time.

Use with caution for dogs with poor physical fitness: obese dogs do not mean that their physical fitness is good. Some dogs, especially older dogs, may not be able to withstand the weight loss method mentioned above. I suggest that you only use food to lose weight. Dog food and eliminating snacks are two options. At what age does a dog become an old dog?

Water cannot be lost: In the process of dogs losing weight, they must maintain sufficient water. It is very important for dogs to be able to drink clean water at any time when they want to drink water. And eating dogs Encouraging your dog to drink some water after food can also increase his feeling of fullness.