My 8lb dog is overweight. How much food should he eat to lose weight?

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How much food should my 8lb dog eat to maintain his weight. He’s about 3 PCs over weight right now. Pet's info: Dog | Papillon | Male | neutered | 9 years and 1 month old | 9 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure what you mean by 3 PCs overweight. Most commercial pet foods should have feeding guidelines on the bag by your pet's weight or size which is a good rule of thumb to start with. If Mumchie is still gaining on that amount, then reducing it or increasing his exercise can help maintain his weight. If he is losing weight, then increasing the amount fed will help. Most vets will also let you bring your pet in for weighing without charge, so you can use that to monitor his weight and overall body condition.

My 8lb dog is overweight. How much food should he eat to lose weight?

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