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How to help my 7-year-old dog lose weight from eating human food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Coton de Tulear | Female | spayed | 7 years and 5 months old | 23 lbs

My 7 year old coton de Tulear is gaining weight .She is 23 lbs and is fixed on people food. Corned beef hash! I need to bet her down to 19 lbs to fly on a plain . Any recommendations? Thanks, Deb

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 17th, 2018

Discontinue feeding any table food and limit treats. Feed a good quality maintenance diet or discuss weight loss diets, such as Hill's r/d, with your veterinarian. Increasing exercise and activity will also promote weight loss. Since Sophie is an older dog, have her thyroid function checked as this could cause weight gain.

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