After a trick training class, Joey gained a pound and needed to lose it. The vet said to cut his food by 1/3 and add a few green beans. Joey would lose about 2 ounces a week on this diet. He always has had a tendency to gain, and we've always had to watch it with him. Joey and Ralphie are similar to Maximo's dogs, they weigh about a pound apart, but eat the same amount of food. I recently changed foods because my old food Royal Canin for Yorshire Terriers had an ingredient change, and I didn't like the change. I think for dogs, like humans who struggle with weight, less grains and more protein might be helpful. Someone posted this thread today, and I think it gives valuable information on choosing a food.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...food-food.html The doctor recommends minimum levels of protein at 30%. I was worried because the new food I've chosen is higher in calories, and I was worried that if given the same amount of Joey would gain too much weight. The good news is that in about 10 days, even though he's eating more calories, he actually lost 2 ounces, which is good, he is now at the weight his vet recommends. Ralphie didn't gain or lose, 10 days is too early to know much of anything, but it tells me that Joey might process proteins better than he did grains, and I'm sure he'll be happy with more food!