How to help my overweight Labrador lose weight with diet and exercise?

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My dog is more than 30 pounds over weight, he’s a Labrador Retriever. Do you know what exercises I can make my dog do since it’s pretty hard to go running outside since there’s snow outside. And what diet can I give my dog?? ‬. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 115 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. In bad weather, just do the best you can. Walking in the snow actually burns quite a few more calories then an easy stroll in the grass. Even just walking around the house or up & down stairs is great exercise ( if Simba has no problems with his hips ). Just like in people, it is not what you eat, but how much. You can easily control how much he eats, but you can also switch him to a weight control diet. There are many available, some you can just pick up, others like Hills w/d or r/d require a prescription from your veterinarian. Cut out all treats & table scraps & if Simba begs for treats you can give him a couple of baby carrots, or a few tablespoons of salt free canned green beans. With time, the weight should come off. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

How to help my overweight Labrador lose weight with diet and exercise?

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