GoGoKitty’s Dog Secrets

Uncover the two best dog tips for assisting your overweight dog.  You’ll be surprised at how uncomplicated it can be.  With just the right understanding you can make a spectacular difference to his/her quality of life.

You know how, in general, low-fat and fat-free versions of regular foods don’t truly push weight loss in people trying to lose weight; and, how we’re all healthier  eating adequate portions of the real substance instead of stuffing our faces with low nutrient foods.

The same goes for your dog. He also requires nourishing with real food not diet dog food.

It’s recently been reported that low-calorie or “diet”  dog food, not only doesn’t help our favorite friends lose pounds , it is possible that it actually contribute/s to their weight problems .

The cause of this is the number of calories in a measure of dog food can alter radically , with consensus to the study , recently brought to light in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association — as there are up to 200 calories per suggested levels . This means that If your dog eats three measures per day, as does Ben , then that would mean that she could be eating an extra 600 unintended calories.

My dog has toiled with unhealthy weight his complete life because of a thyroid condition.  He also suffers from a condition  which makes her feel hungry all the time. 

Trying him on a low-calorie diet dog food has never worked to help her to lose weight.   I now recognize why diet dog food doesn’t work .

The two optimal treatments that I have used that work best, are:

• regular exercise
• portion control

It is necessary that you take your faithful friend out on a walk each day.  Increase the length of the walk as your faithful friend escalates in health .  Do not presume that a very overweight dog to be able to run around a field or walk for miles at the commencement of her new weight loss treatment .  This has to be built up slowly. 

One of the painless methods for portion control is to mark on the food scoop meticulously how much your dog can have .  Make aware that all members in the house are aware of how to feed and when to feed your dog.  Also do not give food treats as a reward for accomplishment or good behaviour.  

Treat positive behaviour with a stroke - this is much kinder for your dog and it is a positive habit for everyone, including children to get into.  You are not denying your dog love by not giving food treats.  This is important for all members of the family to act upon .

To Summarize

If your dog is overweight do the following:

1. Talk to your vet about food recommendations , and about portion levels .
2. have your dog looked over for common illnesses which do cause weight problems .
3. Read labels, the same as you do when you purchase your own provisions . 
4. Stick with one food. Find a brand your dog likes , which you can afford, follow the advise from your vet concerning the correct portion size. 
5. If your dog is increasing in   (or isn’t losing ) weight talk to   your vet about how to safely reduce the quantity and type of food you give him each day. 
6. Exercise your dog every day in a way that’s safe and suitable for her breed. 
7. DO NOT GIVE YOUR DOG DIET DOG FOOD.

Anxiety can be the explanation of a lot of the behavior problems dogs have.  This anxiety can be shown in many ways, these can range from destroying items in the house by chewing them , continual barking , growling , grunting , doing their business in the house , attacking because they are scared , or by becoming hyperactive.  There are a wide variety of reasons for this anxiety.

Some dogs react fearfully to thunderstorms or strangers, or react to people of a certain sex or age. Other dogs can show signs of aggresive behaviour toward other animals or even against humans. Even the task of the owner yelling at a dog can turn a commonly carefree dog into an extremely nervous one. 

A dog is by nature a creature of habit , they always lay in the same place or play with the same toy -  so when their regular routine is abruptly altered it can very easily make the dog insecure .  Classic examples are when you are sick and are unable to take them on their regular walks, or perhaps the arrival of a new baby or even simply a lot of guests .  It is very crucial that in these circumstances you take time to make your dog feel ensure your dog feels secure and at ease while they are used to the new ways.

It is extremely important for your dog to have their own area where they can relax - It is useful to have a blanket or bed in one space with a fewplaythings to keep them occupied and not let them get bored.  When you have picked this spot it is best not to alter it too much as this is extremely upsetting for your dog.

Young dogs ( and even aged ones) that are left alone for long stretches of time can suffer from separation anxiety. As domesticated pets they do attain an extremely powerful bond to their owners.  A dog suffering from seperation anxiety will in general display the following traits :

• the dog is always following you around at home
• the dog stays close to things that smell of you
• when you leave the house they chew personal items of yours
• the dog goes mad when he greets you and stays clingy
• the dog sleeps near to you
• all this happens if you are away for a short period of time

So now we realise a lot of our bad dog behaviour and dog biting problems are caused by anxiety, what is the best method to treat our anxious dogs? 

I really do not advocate medicinal drug as it is not only expensive it can have nasty side effects.  One great way of curing your dogs is aromatherapy, it is an effective, yet safe method of treating anxiety and nervousness in dogs, for whatever reasons .

The video below gives an aromatherapy recipe you can try on your dogs:

It is important you keep this formula in a sealed dark glass bottle.

When trying aromatherapy for the first time on your dog you must test a small area of skin to ensure the skin does not react . If you do not want to apply the oil directly to your dogs skin you can use a diffuser that will slowly release the scent into the air. You must not use this recipe on or near cats as some essential oils for dogs can be toxic for cats.