Leo needs to lose weight! He got weighed today at the vets and was 99.5lbs.
He has a history of joint problems and had TTA surgery for a torn cruciate ligament in November of 2010 and recently tore the ligament on the opposite leg and is going in for the same surgery this Monday. He also has arthritis which is to be expected in dogs with ACL injuries; however I know his weight contributes a lot pressure on his joints.
Right now he gets feed twice a day. One can of canned dog food in the morning and 2 cups of kibbles at night. For kibble I usually buy Merrick or Wellness…. The vets I’ve talked to have recommended specialty low-calorie diets (ie: Science Diet) but I am reluctant to try them as they are of such poor quality.
What would be a good way to get Leo to lose weight? Also, how much weight should he lose (I can get pictures if needed)? It is very hard to exercise him as he can’t walk very far without getting sore and in the next 2 months he will be on "bed-rest" in his play pen as he recovers from surgery. Right now he already eats a bit less than what is said on the bag… my vet also mentioned he most likely has a low metabolism, which I know is not an excuse, but another factor that may make it harder for him to lose weight.
He has a history of joint problems and had TTA surgery for a torn cruciate ligament in November of 2010 and recently tore the ligament on the opposite leg and is going in for the same surgery this Monday. He also has arthritis which is to be expected in dogs with ACL injuries; however I know his weight contributes a lot pressure on his joints.
Right now he gets feed twice a day. One can of canned dog food in the morning and 2 cups of kibbles at night. For kibble I usually buy Merrick or Wellness…. The vets I’ve talked to have recommended specialty low-calorie diets (ie: Science Diet) but I am reluctant to try them as they are of such poor quality.
What would be a good way to get Leo to lose weight? Also, how much weight should he lose (I can get pictures if needed)? It is very hard to exercise him as he can’t walk very far without getting sore and in the next 2 months he will be on "bed-rest" in his play pen as he recovers from surgery. Right now he already eats a bit less than what is said on the bag… my vet also mentioned he most likely has a low metabolism, which I know is not an excuse, but another factor that may make it harder for him to lose weight.