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My dog is overweight. What's the best diet and exercise plan?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | spayed

What can I feed my dog to help her lose weight and what can I do? She is about 80 pounds.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 9th, 2016

Prescription diet for weight loss is the best way (Purina OM or Royal canin Obesity) as well as more exercise, if you can take her running once a day that would be ideal, but don't start with a long distance, start gradually.

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