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Originally Posted by artie merlino  I only have them on Royal Canin b/c it's the only Food they will eat consistantly. What is the Best kind/brand for them? The so-called Fat Burner ingredient is "L Carnitine" w/c is an Amino Acid. What brand has Low or NO Carbohydrates? Could be all the fillers that are making them gain the weight?
They are huge and blowing up? I don't know what to do anymore?
At this point I'm so worried and confused! |
There are brands that are lower in carbohydrates, but this probably isn't what causing them to "blow up." Complex carbohydrates are different than simple carbohydrates that just turn to sugar rapidly and can cause a drop in blood sugar. Remember, the food amounts on the side of the package are just a guideline, this can vary tremendously depending upon your dogs particular metabolism as well as how much exercise they get. Another factor is snacks, and some are loaded with calories. Joey gained lots of weight after a trick training class, and we had to reduce his calorie intake. The vet suggested cutting the amount of food by 1/3 and adding green beans to make him "feel full." This worked successfully, and Joey was able to lose about 1 ounce a week. I do lots of training with Joey, and now use green beans and his regular food as "treats."