My 13-year-old Shih Tzu is overweight. What diet food should he eat?

If it was not yet done, you should take Jada to your vet and have her thyroid tested. This is a blood test that will determine whether her thyroid is working properly or not. If it is hypoactive your dog would gain a lot of weight and have a hard time losing it. Another test that may be necessary is a test for Cushings disease. You should try feeding a weight reduction diet such as Hill's Prescription Diet r/d Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food. Your veterinarian should have this for sale. And she will need lots of exercise, such as going for walkies and playing with a ball.

I would recommend converting them to a specialist weight loss diet (many 'light' diets are designed to prevent weight gain and maintain a target weight rather than actually shed the excess). My preferred option is the hills metabolic range which provides guidelines for feeding to target weight (for dogs more than 30% overweight) and also on adjusting feed volumes if combining the wet and dry food

Oh yes. I would highly recommend Hlil's Metaboilc diet because it causes weight loss and can help with weight management. This is a highly successful diet that causes weight loss in over 79% of pets within the first 2 months. Royal Canin low calorie, Hill's R/D are two other options for weight loss. THese are all Rx diets and require a vet visit to get your pet started on the weight loss plan in mind. Also if your pet has any overt signs of hypothyroidism, then checking for a metabolic disease like this is recommended; however this is not common in small breed dogs like the Parson Russell Terrier. And of course it goes without saying that daily regular exercise for 30 minutes is recommended to encourage metaboilc break down of stored fats in the body.

This is a great question! There are a couple of things you can do to help Henry lose weight. One thing to do is to feed him a premium, high quality dog food. I recommend brands such as Hill's Science Diet, Royal Canin, Purina Pro Plan, or Iams. Diet foods are typically better used in dogs who have a significant amount of weight to lose, and since Henry does not have a relatively large amount of weight he needs to lose, he can eat a regular food. The important thing about this, however, is to feed according to the package instructions and give him no treats or human food at all. On the bag, there will be the daily recommended amount for his weight (use his target weight), and divide it up in to two equal portions, one for breakfast and one for dinner. Do not give him any treats or human food at all, no matter how much he begs for them. This will keep him on a strict caloric intake, which will help him lose weight. Another important thing to do is to exercise him. Henry should be getting about 30 minutes of exercise twice a day. I would take him out for walks in the morning and evening, and try to get his heart rate up by making it a brisk walk. By only feeding him dog food in a specified amount and having him exercise regularly, this will help him lose the weight in a slow and safe manner. I hope this helps, and Henry loses the weight he needs to :-)

Many pets like Brees suffer from being overweight. If you are looking for an over the counter product, try Royal Canin or Hill Science Diet (both brand carry 'light' diets). In my opinion, the prescription food made by Royal Canin called Satiety Support is a great option because the portions are large (which most dogs like) but they still lose weight. The other things that could be contributing to his weight problem could be a condition called Hypothyroidism. This commonly makes dogs heavy and have problems losing weight. A doctor can determine Brees' thyroid status with a simple blood test. Medication is needed to regain normal metabolism.

They make good weight management foods either over the counter or prescription. A good prescription on is Hills metabolic. Her portions should be about 3/4 a cup a day to start... a little less if she gets treats. You can start slow with exercise with just making her go up and down the stairs an extra time or a short walk around the house until she gets better and gradually increase it

Good for you for trying to help Dyego lose weight! This will definitely help him to stay healthy as he gets older. Ideally, I would recommend a prescription weight loss diet from your veterinarian, such as Purina OM or Royal Canin Calorie Control. These diets are very effective, and have a chart to show how much you should feed each day based on your dog's target weight. These can also be ordered online from Chewy.com or other online pet retailers if you prefer - just let your vet know so that they can approve the prescription :)