When you say a "scoop" -- how much do you mean, and how much does he weigh at his ideal weight?
Even if he doesn't like to run or fetch, short walks would still help. Maybe even just totaling 30 minutes per day. I admit to not knowing much about LP, but maybe walks on grass would be easier on his knees? I do agree with swimming if you have access to a place... we have an indoor canine swimming center near us, but I've never used it.
Obviously each dog is different, but for reference, very active 16lb Jackson will eat as much as 3/4 cup on a very active day and about 1/2 cup on a lazy day when we won't do anything besides potty walks and a little fetch inside (so 1/4 cup in the AM, 1/4 cup in the PM -- for him, I do fill it up a bit higher because he is in good shape, and skinny yet muscular). But he would gain weight fast if he was getting more than 3/4 cup each day. |