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Originally Posted by Britster  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. |
Interesting, our dogs metabolism must be different. Razz is 6.5 lbs, and on a normal active day - 1hr exercise - split between walking, and trick training he will get 1/4 + 1/8 cup. I usually use the "toys" as the reward.
When we go swimming I bump it up to almost 3/4 c up in the day. Now that is when we are on vacation and he is exercising a few hours a day - between swimming, hiking, tricks, and agility. Also I'm pretty lavish with the treats on those days.
Razzle is still pretty active around the house - he loves to chase the cat!. And he loves to run around and go up to the windows to bark at what-ever!