My 14-year-old mini schnauzer is overweight. What diet food works?

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My miniature schnauzer is 14 years old. We have tried 2 different dry foods for her and she is still not losing weight. She weighs 28 lbs. We are currently feeding her Royal Canin for miniature schnauzers. We had tried Natures Choice pumpkin flavor with veggies. Help what can we feed her? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | spayed | 12 years and 10 months old | 28 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

If it was not yet done, you should take Jada to your vet and have her thyroid tested. This is a blood test that will determine whether her thyroid is working properly or not. If it is hypoactive your dog would gain a lot of weight and have a hard time losing it. Another test that may be necessary is a test for Cushings disease. You should try feeding a weight reduction diet such as Hill's Prescription Diet r/d Weight Reduction Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food. Your veterinarian should have this for sale. And she will need lots of exercise, such as going for walkies and playing with a ball.

My 14-year-old mini schnauzer is overweight. What diet food works?

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