One of the most commonly asked question by dog owners is, "Why is my dog so skinny?" Well, it's not your fault that your dog isn't skinny. There are many things that you can do to help your dog become more muscular and skinny. It all begins with the right diet. Once you start changing your dog's diet you'll notice a change in your dog's weight.
Most dogs don't have very good diets - Many times their food is filled with preservatives and other artificial ingredients that just aren't healthy for them. So, if you're trying to get your dog to become leaner and healthier you're going to need to alter his diet drastically. To begin with, you're going to need to cut out all large meals. All large meals are high in calories and will require your dog to eat an excessive amount of food. If you do this for a long time, your dog will be unable to lose weight.
Instead you need to prepare a raw diet for your dog - This means that you should only feed your dog cooked food. Raw foods are much easier on your dog's digestive system and they also help to improve the condition of their skin. Just make sure to only feed your dog raw food during the day. Also make sure to remove any bones or excess fat from the diet.
Exercise is another factor - Studies have shown that dogs who exercise regularly gain more weight than those that don't. So if your dog doesn't work out, they need to be encouraged to do so. There are many different kinds of exercise for dogs. Some are more enjoyable than others so try to find something that you think your dog would enjoy and do this regularly.
If you've been trying to find a way to help your dog lose weight - one thing you can do is spay (remove the ovaries) your dog. Not only does this have an immediate effect, but it can also prevent your dog from losing any weight at all in the future. And the good news is that most veterinarians recommend spaying even for dogs that are over six months old.
The most important question - you should ask yourself is why is my dog so skinny? If you discover the answer to this question, then you're half way to solving your dog's overweight problem. You will also be able to keep him healthy and happy. Good luck!
