How can my overweight dog with slow metabolism lose weight safely?

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Continuation of email re: Tasha's Weight. She has a very slow Metabolism, Vet said. Gets really NO Exercise, as I can't walk very far. Mostly lays around, or walks slowly around yard - 1 acre, fenced, with other dog. She weighs 97.7 lbs. Vet wants her to be about 85 lbs., re: Hips and Knees. She is a Smooth Collie/St. Bernard Mix. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 7 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Tasha does need exercise in addition to the reduced calorie diet you mentioned in a previous post. If you can't walk very far, I would look into hiring someone who can walk her twice a day for at least 30 minutes at a time.

How can my overweight dog with slow metabolism lose weight safely?

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