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AVOID FREE FEEDING
The first thing you’ll need to do is stop
free feeding (constantly refilling your
dog’s bowl and leaving it for your dog
to graze on all day). Free feeding isn’t
ideal for a dog with weight issues as you
have no control over their food portions,
and unfortunately for them -- portion
control is key to losing weight.

SAY NO TO TREATS &
PROCESSED FOODS,
BUT YES TO MEAT
How important is diet? Our pets
cannot go to the pet store, read the food
label and choose what brand of food is
best for their health. So it’s up to us, as
their pet parents to understand what
diet is the most suitable for our pets.
A little hint: when reading a pet food
label, ingredients are always listed in
descending order of included amount,
so the first five ingredients should
always be real meat and organs. In other
words, stop feeding your dog high-carb
kibble and switch to a high-meat diet.
Feeding your dog a diet high in natural
meat and organs and natural fat is the
best approach to ensure a healthy weight
is achieved.
What about treats? We understand,
we love giving our pets treats too! Treats
are used very effectively in training
techniques and creating special bonds
between ourselves and our pets. Firstly,
make sure the right treats are given –
again, treats high in meat and organs and
low in carbohydrates are the way to go.

CALCULATE THEIR
FOOD INTAKE
Pet food companies have put in the
hard work and calculated for you how
much to feed your pet based on their
age, current weight and activity level.
Take the time to read these instructions
on the label and follow them.

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