My dog gained weight after neutering. What dog food helps him lose it?

Congratulations on getting Price to lose 5 pounds! That is certainly an accomplishment. Sometimes it can be a little difficult to determine an accurate weight from a picture, but I suspect that Prince has a little more weight to lose. I am attaching a couple of links below that may be helpful for you to determine his Body Condition Score. https://petobesityprevention.org/pet-weight-check/ https://www.petcoach.co/healthy-weight-calculator/ Having a dog neutered does not change their appearance, but it can decrease their metabolism, so they need less calories, Since Prince has been stuck at 24 pounds for the last few months, I would recommend decreasing his food slightly from 1/2 cup to a heaping 1/3 cup twice daily. The general goal with weight loss is to decrease the total calories by 10-20%, so hopefully that little change will be enough to get Prince to his goal weight. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

I would recommend using a basic dog foot diet. Not all low fat and weight loss diets actually help dogs loose weight. I would look at the bag and feed Neuer the amount of food based on the weight he should be not what he is now. Also, watch treats and people food closely, these can really pack on the pounds. Exercise will also help Neuer loose weight. If you feed him the proper amount, watch treats and increase exercise he should loose weight. hope that helps

You can keep him on his regular diet, just feed less of it and increase his activity. The general guideline is 1 cup of dry food per 30lbs of body weight. You can divide it into 2 or 3 meals. Limit treats and do not offer any table food. If he continues to gain, consider an exam with your veterinarian. Blood work may diagnose endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism which can cause weight gain.

Most pets lose weight for an underlying reason that should be found out and treated for directly. In puppies that reason is often intestinal parasites, so I would suggest starting with a proper fecal exam through your vet. Most pets, even unneutered males, will still eat an appropriate amount of food, regardless of hormonal influence. At this weight, he should be eating around 2.5- 3 cups daily, and he should still be eating puppy food which is high in calories and ensures proper weight gain in an of itself. Some good food brands to consider for picky eaters are: Royal canin, Eukanuba, Victor, or Fromm. You just have to find a brand he likes. Appetite stimulants are only necessary for sick pets, and also arent' guaranteed to work on pets, especially ones that are just being picky. You can also try adding in canned wet food to see if that encourages him to eat better. : ) Post neuter, he should have limited activity for 10-14 days, wear an e-collar during his recovery to discourage licking of the incision site, keep the incision clean and dry, and close monitoring of the incision site for any discharge or opening of the incision. If you do feel that Leo is ill, then its best to get him seen by your veterinarian right away for proper care. However, most Siberian Husky breeds are on the leaner side, so it is very possible he is of proper weight already, check with your vet who can do a proper physical exam and determine this for you. Best of luck with your puppy Leo moving forward. Best wishes and take care.

Specialist weight loss diets are the most effective way to manage weight issues as they are designed to provide all nutrients required, promote fat loss and maintain muscle mass whilst also allowing the dog to feel full. Reducing weight on standard foods is very difficult and requires feeding of approximately two thirds of the recommended amount, based on target weight which can leave patients hungry

Hello. It is possible that the neutering has slowed Jack's metabolism allowing the weight gain. Feeding less, increasing his exercise, switching to a senior diet, or weight reduction diet will all help him to feel better & lose weight. But also consider having Jack examined by your veterinarian. Some metabolic conditions common in older pets, such as hypothyroidism may be at play here. I hope he is feeling better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Physical activity would definitely help. However, a lot of it comes back to the diet that is fed. It is not necessarily about the amount of cups but it is more about the caloric content in each cup. You can follow the recommended amount of food in the bag (though they tend to recommend a higher amount than needed) or preferably have your veterinarian calculate the needed intake based on the most current weight. I recommend you try the Science Diet metabolic weight management diet which works great for weight loss. Good luck and have a good night!