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Being a responsible dog owner, I went
to the vet to identify which of the three culprits it was. The vet said it was
probably a combination of all three but recommended I put her on a leaner diet. The "low fat" or "specialty diet" pet food industry has been booming due to this ever spreading diagnosis, so even though I'd immediately want to invest in it, I also found myself looking for a more natural way to help your furry friend. I even bought a book of dog recipes. Btw, here’s a link to a good free dog recipe site. I know from personal experience that few dogs refuse wet food, whereas a lot of dogs get bored with the dry kind. So, I switched her treats to the organic variety and reduced the predominantly corn and high in chicken by-product (pulverized poultry bones) dry stuff. It helped but not much. So, after talking to many knowledgeable rescue friends, here are two natural miracle foods to help you in your new quest:
probably a combination of all three but recommended I put her on a leaner diet. The "low fat" or "specialty diet" pet food industry has been booming due to this ever spreading diagnosis, so even though I'd immediately want to invest in it, I also found myself looking for a more natural way to help your furry friend. I even bought a book of dog recipes. Btw, here’s a link to a good free dog recipe site. I know from personal experience that few dogs refuse wet food, whereas a lot of dogs get bored with the dry kind. So, I switched her treats to the organic variety and reduced the predominantly corn and high in chicken by-product (pulverized poultry bones) dry stuff. It helped but not much. So, after talking to many knowledgeable rescue friends, here are two natural miracle foods to help you in your new quest:
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And even if you make your dog beg
for carrots like a regular bunny, it is still on you to provide additional
exercise. My dog is young-ish, so I
instituted a game of running up and down the stairs with bits of organic treats for reward. It requires precision and
balance from the dog, while working all her muscle groups. If your dog is older, I
would recommend longer walks instead. Anything is better than laying on the couch or in
a crate for hours.
* Journal of Veterinary
Internal Medicine, 2010
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