What can being 3 lbs overweight do to a dog that weighs 17lbs rather than 14?

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Just wondering. The dog is young now, but what will that do to the dog if it remains 3 lbs overweight.
kikismom.. I don’t know how the 1/2 cup of peas will help. That would give my dog a vitamin deficiency to replace that much meat with veggies.
kikismom.. you said green beans not peas… but that would be bad

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obese on November 12, 2009 | Filed Under overweight

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Trizzl3 on November 15th, 2009

i don’t think 3 lbs is anything to worry about=)

paul b on November 15th, 2009

thats a pretty big percentage on a dog, its not that bad but just walk him some more and feed him less and he will be healthy and happy

Rose on November 17th, 2009

Just get your dog special diet doggy food.
Take him on more walks.

He’ll lose it quick.

kikismom on November 19th, 2009

Being overweight isn’t healthy for anyone, including your dog. It can lead to heart problems, diabetes, arthritis and other health issues. 3lbs may not sound like a lot but think of it in terms of percents. That’s almost 20% of her total body weight. For a 150lb person that would be an extra 30lbs.

The easiest way to help her lose weight is to cut back on her food and add canned green beans to her diet. So if you cut 1/2 a cup of food out then add 1/2 a cup of green beans. That will help her feel full but without the extra calories.

daysof_inspiration on November 19th, 2009

3lbs on a dog that should be 14lbs is around a human weighing 10-15lbs more than they should. It is a lot for a little dog.
Remember, any treats you give a dog should be removed from the total food you give the dog. The amount of food a dog is suggested does not include treats and you need to consider what you feed this dog on top of the dry or wet he eats (if he eats both, talk to your vet about how much he should eat of each so you do not over feed him).
Exercise, proper nutrition, and lots of love will make him go back to the weight he should be at. Work towards the average the breed should be, going towards the higher scale is still bad. Look for the average. If a dog is supposed to weigh 10-15lbs, aim for 12-13. If he’s 14 or 15, keep an eye on his diet and exercise.

JESSIEB on November 20th, 2009

i dont think its that bad!!
it could be 30 lbs lol

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