tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post2538149656371453893..comments2024-03-20T05:29:43.311-07:00Comments on Diary of a Real-Life Veterinarian: How to Maintain Your Pets Weight Losskrista magnifico, DVMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-15587947800200474882013-02-24T11:59:53.360-08:002013-02-24T11:59:53.360-08:00I think that high calorie kibble is part of the re...I think that high calorie kibble is part of the reason. (apart from the fact that portion control is beyond the skills even of dog nutritionist--read an article on petMD I think, where they did a study and even nutritionists couldn't get it right!)<br /><br />The kibble is calorie dense and a healthy portion is often ridiculously small! I know that when I give JD his food, his portion looks crazy tiny! And yet it's enough. It was quite difficult, though, to convince hubby that it is [enough].<br /><br />It's almost like the serving recommendations on the potato chips. Five potato chips is a serving (or something like that)--WHO EATS ONLY FIVE potato chips???<br /><br />With fresh foods, the portion looks so much more "reasonable" while it might even contain less calories.<br /><br />And are the dogs satisfied after eating such tiny portion? Doubtfully--just like we wouldn't be satisfied after eating five potato chips.<br /><br />I'm not saying this is the root of the problem, but I believe it's certainly part of it.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-33538180252688075122013-02-24T08:34:47.313-08:002013-02-24T08:34:47.313-08:00Thanks for the comment Jana.
I agree with you. D...Thanks for the comment Jana. <br /><br />I agree with you. Diets in many cases are not the single cause of the weight gain and will not be the cute for the weight loss. And in about 90% of my patients the change of food has little bearing on my patients waistline. They need a whole plan and they need an owner dedicated and devoted to that plan. I know my clients love their pets but for some reason they aren't successful in helping them lose weight. <br /><br />Obesity is an epidemic in the US for our human and canine citizens alike. I think out pets reflect our own lifestyle choices. It is sad to see that they also suffer the same struggles and consequences.<br />krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-16156565373764533292013-02-24T08:33:21.400-08:002013-02-24T08:33:21.400-08:00Very good point!!
The food recommendations are fo...Very good point!!<br /><br />The food recommendations are for every breed of dog and every lifestyle. So if your dog is NOT a racing greyhound they usually recommend a higher amount to feed then most normal dogs need, or maybe they want to sell more food?krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-41753623432105819622013-02-23T21:07:34.483-08:002013-02-23T21:07:34.483-08:00I am not a fan of weight loss diets and it would b...I am not a fan of weight loss diets and it would be my very last resort after everything else failed. Portion control with "normal" quality food makes transition to "normal" much easier too.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-67638944813982509652013-02-23T11:42:37.376-08:002013-02-23T11:42:37.376-08:00Hi Y'all!
I have found that if I feed Hawkeye...Hi Y'all!<br /><br />I have found that if I feed Hawkeye the recommended amount on the bag that he gains...the bag says 6 cups and I feed him 4, cutting back when weather restricts training and exercise. 96 lbs is about normal for him...100 lbs and he's too heavy. He is too big for the Chessie standard...one reason I'm so blessed to have him. <br /><br />BrownDog's HumanFANCY the Red Standard Poodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369189341017481001noreply@blogger.com