 Barked: Tue Apr 19, '11 8:05am PST |
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My pug Lolita is 20 pounds and my vet says she's overweight and bulgy. I used to give her Pedigree weight management, but what that did is making her even fatter. She would not loose weight at all. So I read in a bunch of articles (including dogster)that weight management foods are not good for them since it's got more fat and they double the ingredients to make them more obese. I gave up on those foods and opted for a better quality food; organic. Now Lolita seems to be doing much better on it and looks slimer than what she used to with the "healthy weight" brand. Don't be fooled by "healthy weight" foods; it does nothing for them. You should feed her twice a day and also feed her the amonunt that says on the back of the bag, but make sure you do it according to the weight you want her to be and not the weight she's in right now. Make sure you get a measuring cup and measure her food accordingly, for example for Lolita I feed her 2/3 of the cup twice a day and since she likes veggies a lot, I'd mix some carrots or green beans with the kibbles and she loves it. It will seem you're giving her less food and that she's starving, but don't worry she should do just fine. You know how pugs are such clowns and beg always for food making you think they're hungry all the time. And most important NO TABLE SCRAPS or fatty foods instead give her carrots, bananas, apples, etc...that makes a good and healthy snack or opt for healthier and natural treats. Also exercise often and usually the skin you feel by their ribs is loose skin along with fat as well. Good luck puggy  Edited by author Tue Apr 19, '11 8:15am PST
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