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Originally Posted by reeses  Aww I think she looks fine..however if your vet really wants you to watch her weight Life's Abundance also makes a good Weight-Loss formula dog food! |
Good idea to use one of the Weight loss formulas because then they can eat more what they are used to but with less calories.
I know it is hard to hear that term -- obese. But it is just like any other medical problem. You just have to "treat" them so they can get down to their prime weight and live longer. I'll bet it won't be as hard as uyou think. Using the recommendations here, splitting their new food allowance into two feedings a day and adding at least 10-15 minutes of fetch or other exercise a day will have them trim in no time.
I worry mine seem skinny, but the vet says they are very healthy in the lean category and I free feed too. BTW, did the vet do blood work to make sure no one has a hypothyroid condition? Since you have said they are active and already eating a low fat diet I wonder if that could be an issue. Weight gain is one of the first symptoms. It is not unusual if one pet has a thyroid problem for another to also have it. I am not sure why that is but have seen it before, same for people too. Always makes me wonder if environmental causes could be a concern.
Your babies are adorable no matter what size. The only reason to be concerned is for better health.