How can I help my overweight Pug lose weight and reduce eye crust?

Weight loss in pets is similar to weight loss in people. They need reduced calories and more exercise. Here is a great link about weight loss in pets: https://www.petcoach.co/article/weight-loss-programs/ You can't just go by the numbers on the scale. It is most important to assess Pavi's body condition score: https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-do-i-determine-if-my-dog-is-overweight/ Also, I'm not sure if this is a home made diet or a commercial diet. Especially with a home made diet, it is very important to make sure the diet is balanced. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-create-a-balanced-homemade-diet-for-your-pet/ You may want to post again about what you are feeding, how much you are feeding, how over weight Pavi is and what her daily exercise is like. I hope this helps.

Feeding homemade diets can be perfectly fine as long as the diet is very carefully balanced with appropriate vitamin and mineral supplements. Dogs can develop a variety of conditions related to different nutritional deficiencies. If you are considering a home cooked diet for Cowboy, look into balanceit.com. This website has a number of different recipes created by boarded veterinary nutritionists and they also sell the necessary supplements for each recipe. They are based out of the UC-Davis Veterinary School, so it is a reputable source. :-) Keep walking Cowboy and monitor his portions closely. It may take time, but he should be down to a healthy well-muscled body condition before you know it!

Royal Canin has a weight control food you can give Pax to help her lose weight, and I would recommend making sure she exercises at least twice a day for at least 30-45 minutes at a time. I would also have her seen by a vet to determine how much weight she needs to lose.

I do not think he is over weight. I would recommend monitoring his food intake closely. He can be fed 2 times a day with very limited treats. Usually the problem is over feeding and decreased activity. If you feed an appropriate amount and keep up exercise Murffy will be in good health.

Peeled, boiled plain sweet potatoes can be offered occasionally and in small quantities. They are high in carbohydrates though and could cause weight gain or inhibit weight loss if fed in large quantities. Consider an exam with your veterinarian first to rule out medical causes for Pavi's weight issues. To get her to lose weight, decrease the overall amount of food she is eating, increase her activity and limit snacks/treats. Cooked or raw green beans, without oils or seasonings, can be added to her meals to provide bulk. You can also discuss commercial weight loss diets with your veterinarian. When switching foods, do it gradually to prevent stomach upset.

Great question! Walking Buddy every day is a good idea, and I would see if you can walk him twice a day for at least 30 minutes a time to help him lose weight. One tip is to cut out all treats. No human food, no scraps from dinner, and no dog treats. These can really add up over time and cause a dog to gain weight. You can try cutting back a bit on his dry food and adding some wet food instead with the dry food. Canned dog food has fewer calories because it has a higher moisture content, so adding some into his dry food while removing dry food to compensate can help him lose weight. Finally, you can speak to your vet to see if they feel a weight loss food would be appropriate for him. I hope this helps!

You can continue to feed her the normal diet she normally gets, but feed according to the package instructions on the bag. Do not give her any treats or human food at all. Feed her twice a day, morning and night (divide the daily amount of food she's allowed into two portions). I would then make sure she gets exercise twice a day for at least 30-45 minutes at a time. By feeding her only her the recommendation daily amount of dog food, cutting out all treats, and making sure she has plenty of exercise, you can help her lose weight is a slow and safe manner.