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Old 09-16-2009, 01:17 PM   #4
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I have a yorkie that is 19 lbs. he currently has lost 1.5 lbs. he eats healthy and walks daily. the vet says his blood triglcerides are really high but since wev been trying to get him to lose weight i think he is getting better. The vet says he needs to be like 16 lbs. why is he so big and is it normal?? how can i help him to lose more weight?? hes my baby and i want him to be healthy. any advice????? thanks
What kind of food are you feeding him? The first step would be to look at his diet. Kibble that is full of grain and soy are more likely to make a dog gain weight than a food that has more quality protein. How often do you feed him? For him to loose weight he needs several small meals a day.
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