WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Obesity

Weight maintenance

RECOMMENDED FOR DOGS WITH

Pregnancy, lactation, growth

Chronic diseases requiring an increased energy intake

TARGET WEIGHT should be determined according to Body Condition and breed of the individual (see charts at the end of this section). Recommended rations account for the level of weight excess and should be restricted further after 4 weeks* where necessary to achieve 1-3% bodyweight loss per week.

MAINTENANCE RATION: It is recommended to continue feeding the weight-loss diet once target weight is achieved. Energy intakes should be increased by 10% and Body Condition Score and weight monitored closely throughout the stabilisation period. Should the dog regain more than 5% of body weight, the daily ration should be decreased to weight loss levels.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR

RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE & FEEDING DURATION

Several additional benefits include: 1/ Increased palatability 2/ A satiety-like effect 3/ Maintenance of muscle mass during the weight loss period

Lipids %

Proteins %

Carbohydrates %

26.6 40.3 33.1

Distribution of dietary caloric content

Target body weight of dog

start after 4 weeks grams with no weight loss*

2kg 38 32 4kg 64 54 6kg 86 74 8kg 107 92

10kg 126 108 12kg 145 124 14kg 163 139 16kg 180 154 18kg 196 168 20kg 212 182 25kg 251 215 30kg 288 247 35kg 323 277 40kg 357 306 45kg 390 335 50kg 422 362 60kg 484 415 70kg 544 466 80kg 601 515 90kg 656 563

*Reduced ration to be fed to further facilitate weight loss after complete compliance has been established.