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What Science Diet food helps my overweight 8-year-old dog lose weight?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 6 months old | 49 lbs

Our dog is heavy! You know fat. Which science diet food is good for heavyweight dogs to lose weight. She’s 8 yr old beagle/terrier/rescue dog. No table scraps but she loves to eat. Thanks

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 29th, 2018

Maisy is adorable, but I agree she does look heavy. I'd recommend Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight. I would also exercise her daily to help burn calories and add in the her weight loss. I hope this helps!

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