My dog seems to be gaining weight. Is he overweight? How to tell?

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Bernie has gained 8 #s since we rescued him on11/15/18. We feed him 1c 2xs a day of Whole Hearted Chicken n Pea kibbles mixed w/2 tsps cottage cheese. He eats it right up and acts like he’d like more! We give him sm training treats throughout the day and a Greenie or 2. He’s a Terrier Bichon Mix that we know of. Weighs 29#s now. Is that too much? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 25 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Bernie is very cute! From the photos he looks pretty normal but it is difficult to tell if a furry dog is a good weight or not without being able to put your hands on the pet. Run your fingers over Bernie’s rib cage. They should feel like the back of your own hand. If they feel more like the palm of your hand, he is probably carrying a little too much weight. If they feel more like running your fingers over your knuckles then he is likely too thin. Every pet has a different metabolism and all foods have different calorie content. When in doubt if his weight is good or not, have him checked out by his veterinarian. Congratulations on adding him to your family! I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog seems to be gaining weight. Is he overweight? How to tell?

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