My Yorkie mix is overweight. How can I feed him with other dogs?

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My yorkshire terrier seems to be over weight. He is a mix. It’s not bad enough to go see the vet or anything but i need some tips. I can’t feed him any less than we are now because he will go over and eat my other dogs food he left. It would be hard to feed them separately because the yorkshire terrier won’t eat with out my other dog by his side. He doesn’t get any table food and gets limited treats. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 25 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Benji. Being over weight is one of the most common problems that I see in pets. So great job on recognizing this and wanting to be pro-active! If you need to feed your dogs together, supervise them at meal times so they can only eat their allotted portions. Measure each dog's food with a measuring cup so you know exactly what is being fed. The next big thing is adequate exercise. I would recommend at least one walk per day increasing as he is comfortable. A good goal is several miles per day depending on his current fitness level. If you are not making progress there are prescription weight loss diets that are very effective. I hope this information helps!

My Yorkie mix is overweight. How can I feed him with other dogs?

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