My dog is overweight. How much should I feed and walk her daily?

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Minnie recently went to the vet for a regular checkup and we weighed her. She weighed 13 pounds! I know she is overweight, but what should I do. How many calories should I feed her a day? How long should I walk her a time? How many times should I walk her? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You can switch her to a diet called Science Diet metabolic weight management diet which is great for weight loss and just follow the feeding suggestions in the bag based on her weight. You can walk her 3-4 times a day for 20-30 minutes as long as it is not too warm outside. I have had good success using that diet for weight loss in my patients. Good luck and have a great day!

My dog is overweight. How much should I feed and walk her daily?

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