Re: [Everything doTERRA] Re: Weightloss for dogs

I agree with Liz.  Not trying to offend, but unless the dog has a health concern causing weight gain, usually it is their diet or the quantity that makes them overweight.  I'd cut back and upgrade to a high quality possibly low fat or senior food.  Definitely grain free.  I'd talk to your vet about an appropriate quantity and ingredients for your dog.  I don't think a dog would need Slim and Sassy, myself.  A dog as small as a chihuahua would be difficult to figure out a quantity as well.  If the dog is able, I'd recommend vigorous exercise if your vet says it's ok.  If there are things preventing exercise, I'd think about oils to address those issues.  Like Frankincense for arthritis for example but I don't think giving a dog Slim and Sassy would be necessary.  If the dog has other health concerns causing the weight gain like thyroid issues or something, I'd pick oils to help that instead.  Just my 2 cents.

Emily

On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Liz Peterson <lizypeterson@gmail.com> wrote:

Years ago I was given a standard poodle by some people who no longer wanted him and he was terribly overweight. The simplest thing to do, but in a smaller way for your little one, is to reduce the amount of food they eat. Dogs need lots of water but can easily get by on less food than they think they need!!! My pups would eat all day and all the treats if I let them. And, free feeding probably isn't a good idea because most people just refill the bowl when it's empty. My 11 pound mini poodle gets 2/3 of a cup of food per day (1/3 cup per meal). Now, we feed a high quality food with no fillers, etc. and those kinds of foods don't require the dog to be fed as much.

When I got the standard poodle, I only fed him a very little each day and he trimmed right down within a month. He was probably 6 years old at the time. Your dog is older and smaller, but feeding less is the simplest option. You might consider changing his food if you're not feeing a "senior" formula, or a high quality food.

Liz

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