We have a 13yr, old female spayed Australian Cattle dog/Queensland Heeler who weighs 81 pounds, but used to weighing 70 pounds. She is a lot active and has arthritis, but is on anti-inflammatory. She eats 2 cups of Natural Balance Vegan kibble daily, equaling about 700 calories. Without changing her type of food, how can we reduce her weight? Can she safely eat less than 2 cups/700 calories daily?
Answer from Dr. Gaylord Brown:
The amount you are feeding already seems small. I would test for hypothyroidism. A low thyroid level could make it almost impossible to lose weight. Moderate and regular exercise could help both weight loss and keep your dog mobile.
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