• Home
  • Welcome!
  • Mission Statement
  • The Compass Girls
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Champagne Living

Live the Good Life!

  • The Buzz
    • Men’s Corner
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Home
    • Snowbirds
  • Travel
    • Cruise
    • USA
      • Florida
      • Las Vegas
      • New York
    • Mexico
    • Europe
    • LGBTQ Travel
  • Food & Drink
    • Drink
    • Dine In
    • Dine Out
    • South Florida
  • Weddings
  • Cars & RVs
  • Gift Guides
You are here: Home / home / How much should your dog weigh?

home

How much should your dog weigh?

This post has been sponsored by Petcurean. All opinions are my own and my four-legged best friend Clem.

Happy & Healthy – that’s how I like Clem to be

We have a neighbor with a dachshund named Maxie. Maxie is a sweet thing always wagging his tail and waddling down the driveway as we come by. Yes, WADDLING. This adorable and loveable pooch’s belly almost hits the ground as he walks. His owner thinks it’s a sign of love to give in to Maxie’s cravings for constant food. She needs to know that just like with humans, being grossly overweight can shorten Maxie’s life or lead to health issues.

Did you know that 22-44% of pets weigh more than their ideal body weight?

Obesity can contribute to major health problems for your pet including diabetes in cats and decreasing the lifespan of your dog. The negative side effects of being overweight can start to appear within just a few weeks of the onset of obesity. As pet parents, it’s our job to keep our furry kids happy and healthy, especially if that means helping Fido shed a few pounds. Here are some helpful tips from Petcurean on how to manage your pet’s weight.

Clem & I monitor his weight regularly

Evaluate your pet’s current weight: 

Weigh your pet at the vet’s office or with your home bathroom scale and check it against this Body Score chart to help you determine the current status of your pet’s weight.

Diet: 

An important rule you should keep in mind when managing your pet’s weight is restricting treats and resisting the urge to give them table scraps. These items make it hard for you to regulate what your pet is eating. For dogs, you can feed them a weight loss recipe with reduced calories. This option allows your pup to eat the same volume of food they’re used to eating, but with less calories. Petcurean’s GO! Fit + Free makes a great diet feeding option with a protein-rich, lower carb recipe. Alternatively, you can simply cut back on the amount of food you’re currently feeding. To ensure your dog still feels full after these smaller meals, you can add canned pumpkin or green beans as a fiber-rich and healthy topper. Cats do the best on low carb canned recipes since the wet food not only promotes weight reduction, but also helps cats feel fuller. GO! Fit + Free also offers canned recipes for cats.

Physical activity: 

Decreased food intake should be accompanied by increased physical activity. Track your pet’s weight through weekly weigh ins. A rapid decline in weight can be harmful to your pet. As you monitor their progress, continue to check them against the body score chart. That will tell you when your pet’s weight goals have been reached!

Managing your pet’s weight is an essential part of loving your furry friends. If you’d like help in developing a weight loss plan for your pet, I’d also be happy to coordinate an interview with Petcurean’s pet health specialist Dr. Jennifer Adolphe or Michele Dixon to speak on this health issue further.

  • To learn more about pet nutrition and find out where you can buy Petcurean Pet Foods visit: Petcurean.com
  • Save $5 on Petcurean. Print this COUPON

 

Please follow and like us:
error
fb-share-icon
Tweet
fb-share-icon


Leave a Comment

About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

« Five Ways to Give Your Home a New, Fresh Look
The Ultimate Summer Pool Party: 8 Italian Villas from Homebase Abroad to Make Your Summer Pool Party Dreams Come True »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Eat what I eat!

Black Friday 2020 Deal

Guide to a great New Year’s brunch

Click the center of the guide for a fullscreen view to shop from.

Giveaways

  • Retro 6 can mini fridge
Shopbop.com

Fast Free Shipping Worldwide

  • JUST ARRIVED
  • SHOP CLEANERS
  • SHOP ANKLET

Fast Free Shipping Worldwide

JUST ARRIVED

  • MUNTHE

    Lin Coat at Shopbop

  • Acne Studios

    Acne Studios Audrey Denim Daschund Bag

  • Justine Clenquet

    Justine Clenquet Kirsten Necklace

< >

SHOP CLEANERS

  • H by Hudson

    H by Hudson New Season

  • H by Hudson

    Neutral Shoe Care Kit by H by Hudson

  • R.M. Williams

    R.M. Williams RMW Branded Polish Brush

< >

SHOP ANKLET

  • LANA JEWELRY

    14k Mega Blake Chain Anklet

  • Ariel Gordon Jewelry

    Figaro Anklet

  • Shashi

    Shashi on Sale

< >

Shop Embroidered, Platform Pumps Shoes, Grey Sweatpants, Shoes Wedges and more. Get this widget.

Follow for MORE Champagne Living

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram

Cars Bars & Pars – a men’s lifestyle blog

Dealspotr.com

Copyright © 2021 · Champagne Living Media LLC (2007)

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in