1-800-Petmeds,1800Petmeds,Pet Medication Welcome  | Sign In | Reorder | My Account | Contact Us | Cart Shopping Cart
Dogs Cats Horses
  Free Shipping
   
Breath Fresheners
Chews and Treats
Rinses
Toothpaste
Antibiotic Anti-Infective
Cleansers
Mites
Antibiotic Anti-Infective
Eye Inflammation
Glaucoma
Tears Lubricants
Tear Stain Remover
Flea Preventatives
Home Flea Relief
Pet Flea Relief
Heartworm Preventatives
Joint Pain
Joint Supplements
Orthopedic Beds
Allergy
Antibiotics Anti-Infective
Antifungal Antiprotozoal
Anxiety
Cough
Diabetes
Digestive
Diuretics
Heart Blood Pressure
Hormonal Endocrine
Seizure Disorder
Urinary Tract and Kidneys
Weight Loss
Wormers
Pain Medications
Anti-bacterials
First Aid
Fly Control
Grooming Tools
Hairball Remedies
Itch Relief
Omega 3
Ringworm
Shampoos
Shedding
Skin Medications
Supplements
Beds
Bowls
Leashes
Perfumes
Pet Food
Stain Removers
Toys
Training Aids
Treats
Antioxidants
Brewers Yeast
Calcium
Dietary
Digestive Enzymes
Liver Support
Multivitamins
Omega 3
Potassium
Seniors
Whole Foods
   
 
Vitamin Topics
 
PetHealth101.com: Vitamins
In-depth education on how vitamins and supplements may help your dog or cat to maintain a healthy life.

 
 

How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight

 
A healthy weight for your dog helps decrease the risk for arthritis, heart diseases, and diabetes. Visit your veterinarian first to rule out any possibility of a disease, such as hypothyroidism. If your dog does not have a medical condition related to its extra weight, follow these simple steps to help your pet shed the extra pounds:

 
  

Exercise regularly.

Maintain a regular exercise schedule. The more active your dog is, the higher its metabolism will be even when resting.
  

  

Avoid overfeeding.

Give the recommended amount of pet food daily. Overfeeding is one of the main causes of overweight dogs. Consider feeding a brand of pet food that contains natural ingredients.
 
 
  
Regular exercise combined with a lean diet and vitamin supplements can keep your pet at its healthiest
 
Regular exercise combined with a lean diet and vitamin supplements can help your dog
shed unnecessary pounds.

  

Reduce amount of treats.

Reduce the amount of snacks and treats you feed your pet. When feeding a treat, give one that is healthy instead of fatty cheeses or processed meats.
 
  

  
 
Max's Tip: Dogs tend to be less hungry when they are fed both in the morning and evening. Split your pet’s daily recommended food amounts between day and night; 2/3 in the morning and 1/3 in the evening.