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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Are you sure Mignon needs to lose three pounds? Not all Yorkies will fit into the under 7 pound standard because they are genetically programmed to be larger. Make sure you check with your vet to make sure that Mignon truly is overweight, not just over-standard.
Green beans helped get my pudgy Lady get down to her goal weight after she was diagnosed with diabetes. (Dogs get diabetes for the same reasons people do - obesity and genetics). I never measured them, but just gave her the food appropriate for her ideal weight on the kibble bag and used frozen, slightly thawed green beans as treats. They are full of fiber so they fill them up.
Lady loves hers cut up in a Busy Buddy Twist and Treat so she can chase them around.  |
I agree 3 pounds seems like a lot. If she is 3 pounds overweight she would have a very pudgy belly. Can you post a picture? I forgot to mention that in my post. Even though Loki is 12 pounds, for his frame he should be at least 11. 12 is OK he's not fat but I'm trying to prevent additional health problems as he gets older because he already has enough, plus he LOVES treats and food of any kind so it's hard to keep weight off of him.
Actually I see she eats 3 meals a day. Every kibble is different, but perhaps she is just eating too much kibble? That is twice as much as Loki eats.