** +70 ** Of course, each pet’s metabolism is different so be sure to consult your veterinarian before starting a diet.Ī pet parent’s single greatest tool in the fight against excess weight is a measuring cup. Add 70 and you’ve got a general idea of how many calories you should be feeding a typical inactive, indoor spayed or neutered dog or cat weighing between 6 and 60 pounds. Another good starting point is to use this formula: Divide your pet’s weight by 2.2. Instead, ask your veterinarian to calculate the proper number of calories your pet needs each day.
That means if you have an older, spayed or neutered indoor lap potato you’re probably feeding 20% to 30% too much if you follow the food’s instructions.
And don’t think you can trust the bag feeding guides are formulated for adult, un-spayed or un-neutered active dogs and cats. If you don’t know how many calories your pet needs each day, you don’t know how much to feed. Try these seven tips to trim excess pounds from your pet and keep them trim. How can you slim down your super-sized pet, keep them fit and reduce their risk of developing many serious diseases? The answer may be easier than you think. This means almost 80 million pets are at risk for developing crippling arthritis, debilitating diabetes, catastrophic kidney and heart disease, high blood pressure and many forms of cancer. Ward, find him on Facebook or at According to the latest veterinary surveys, over half our nation’s dogs and cats are overweight. Ernie Ward lists seven great (and perhaps unexpected) ways to help your pet lose weight.
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