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Dog on a diet

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Jules2000 Sun 23-Nov-25 22:23:04

My little yorkipoo is 9 years old and has hip displasia. He's also had surgery for luxating patella both legs. He's a sweet little chap and a very fussy eater..probably my fault. I give him recommended vet food for older dogs plus a bit of freeze dried raw. He's been putting on a bit of weight recently as he can't really run around and get good exercise. We walk him twice daily without fail on a moderate walk. Just looking for advice really..as he's so fussy..he's gone for 3 days before without food because he doesn't really like kibble. His teeth are ok..they have been checked so I can't think why he's not losing weight. Unless another family member is giving him titbits! Anyone have any experience of a fussy overweight dog? Please help smile

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MayBee70 Mon 24-Nov-25 00:32:41

Can only offer sympathy because my daughter’s little dog ( also has a luxating patella but thankfully it’s only mild) only has to look at food and she puts weight on. She has 1/3 of a packet of Forthglade, a small amount of kibble and a tiny tooth chew. Her breed is prone to pancreatitis so she has nothing fatty. Might the food for older dogs be high in calories because older dogs could struggle with keeping weight on? Or the raw have a high fat content? I’m the opposite with my whippet as she’d lost weight when she was last at the vets so we’re feeding her up.

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