Low fat treats - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T18:01:51Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/low-fat-treats?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1834359&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe suggestions people have a…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18344702014-01-14T23:17:34.335ZAlison Prasavathhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/AlisonPrasavath
<p>The suggestions people have already made are wonderful. Noodles gets either frozen green beans mixed with his dinner or pumpkin. I like to switch it up for him. Noodles is back on a very strict diet since he needs to lose 4lbs himself. He is a big corgi and his vet wants him at 36 pounds. I think he gained the weight when he couldn't jog for 2 months following his fall down the stairs. After that, he never did get back up to his old energy level. He had bloodwork done in December to make…</p>
<p>The suggestions people have already made are wonderful. Noodles gets either frozen green beans mixed with his dinner or pumpkin. I like to switch it up for him. Noodles is back on a very strict diet since he needs to lose 4lbs himself. He is a big corgi and his vet wants him at 36 pounds. I think he gained the weight when he couldn't jog for 2 months following his fall down the stairs. After that, he never did get back up to his old energy level. He had bloodwork done in December to make sure his thyroid was okay and it is. He is now on some pain medicine to see if that is what is causing him to not want to jog with me. It seems to be helping. I find it difficult right now because his vet likes the amount of food he is getting and the food I'm giving him, but suggests I cut down on the amount of exercise he is getting (almost 3 miles a day). Hmmm...tricky. I'm just like a mother hen right now watching anything that goes in to his mouth. I don't think he appreciates it when I tell his daddy he can't have that. Good luck to you!</p> If you're still looking for d…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18345692014-01-14T20:44:16.149ZHeather & Elliehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Heather236
<p>If you're still looking for dog treat suggestions, I feed Ellie Fruitables. Her favorite flavors are apple bacon and apple pumpkin. They're small treats with only natural ingredients and they're 7-9 calories per treat. I can't remember which, and I don't have the package with me. They're the only dog treat I've heard of that's ever smelled good. Ellie likes crunchy treats, so those are a good way to reward her with something she really loves without giving her empty calories or too many…</p>
<p>If you're still looking for dog treat suggestions, I feed Ellie Fruitables. Her favorite flavors are apple bacon and apple pumpkin. They're small treats with only natural ingredients and they're 7-9 calories per treat. I can't remember which, and I don't have the package with me. They're the only dog treat I've heard of that's ever smelled good. Ellie likes crunchy treats, so those are a good way to reward her with something she really loves without giving her empty calories or too many calories.</p> I also know how fast this can…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18343012014-01-14T13:47:12.685ZJane Christensenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JaneChristensen
<p>I also know how fast this can happen...my Livvy had hernia surgery and was spayed this winter and since I didn't let her run(for 8 weeks) like she usually does...she packed on the pounds quickly and then we got extreme cold and snow. This is a dog who keeps very fit chasing a ball unfortunately she looks like a chunk:( You can also add warm water to her food when you take some of the food away...this may help her feel fuller!</p>
<p>I also know how fast this can happen...my Livvy had hernia surgery and was spayed this winter and since I didn't let her run(for 8 weeks) like she usually does...she packed on the pounds quickly and then we got extreme cold and snow. This is a dog who keeps very fit chasing a ball unfortunately she looks like a chunk:( You can also add warm water to her food when you take some of the food away...this may help her feel fuller!</p> Also check ingredients in the…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18343782014-01-14T13:42:34.537ZJane Christensenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JaneChristensen
<p>Also check ingredients in the dog food. Is there corn in it? Where is it in the list of ingredients? I feed grain free. Just like in people...high carbs such as corn are not good for the corgis:(</p>
<p>Also check ingredients in the dog food. Is there corn in it? Where is it in the list of ingredients? I feed grain free. Just like in people...high carbs such as corn are not good for the corgis:(</p> When I adopted Max he was 54…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18342952014-01-14T11:50:17.615ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>When I adopted Max he was 54 lbs....pot bellied pig with a corgi head was an apt description. It's going to take more than a couple months to get that much weight off safely. Also take a good look at your dog...Is she a big corgi to begin with...Max's good weight is 35lbs, obviously one of the bigger corgis with paws as big as my hands. That can help you realize if they are 15 lbs overweight or 10. What does your vet say about her size and overall health? I agree with Jane about cutting…</p>
<p>When I adopted Max he was 54 lbs....pot bellied pig with a corgi head was an apt description. It's going to take more than a couple months to get that much weight off safely. Also take a good look at your dog...Is she a big corgi to begin with...Max's good weight is 35lbs, obviously one of the bigger corgis with paws as big as my hands. That can help you realize if they are 15 lbs overweight or 10. What does your vet say about her size and overall health? I agree with Jane about cutting the kibble back to 1/3 cup twice a day. Recommended amounts even of a weight management kibble is still too much...just about every vet will tell you that. I use raw carrots...I buy bags of them each week for my guys. I use canned, no sodium green beans, peas, wax beans in their meals. I make peanut butter treats for them which are low calorie and they love them...all human grade ingredients. And no table scraps unless you are sharing an apple.</p>
<p>Lots of exercise...walks, playing. Even in bad weather you can play fetch in the house, we do. I hate the cold so this time of year we get most of ours inside. Watching a corgi's weight is a full time battle...once they lose those extra pounds you have to stay on top to keep it at a good fighting weight.</p> My dog was overweight when I…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18345382014-01-14T04:20:07.735ZHollyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Holly128
<p>My dog was overweight when I adopted her several months ago. I NEVER give her table scraps and I measure her food to be sure she only gets 1/3 c. of food 2x daily and she <em>still</em> looks overweight to me. I don't have a scale, but I am judging from her belly. I think it may be because her activity level is so low. She does love fruit and vegetables so I give her green beans, pumpkin and apples on occasion, mainly for constipation, but she still looks a bit chubby to me. I give her less…</p>
<p>My dog was overweight when I adopted her several months ago. I NEVER give her table scraps and I measure her food to be sure she only gets 1/3 c. of food 2x daily and she <em>still</em> looks overweight to me. I don't have a scale, but I am judging from her belly. I think it may be because her activity level is so low. She does love fruit and vegetables so I give her green beans, pumpkin and apples on occasion, mainly for constipation, but she still looks a bit chubby to me. I give her less food when she has treats, but she still doesn't seem to be losing weight. In Sully's case, getting her to move is like trying to rouse a baked potato, but I keep trying. She does seem to like romping in the snow as long as it isn't too cold. )Bit of a princess.) She is only three, but she thinks she is at least 18. Is your dog active at all? Agility classes are not an option for me as I live in a very small community, but I do have some success getting her to walk long distances in the woods. Once they gain weight, corgis seem to have a really hard time losing weight, but I'm sure yours will over time. 51 lbs. is amazing but I saw a corgi who weighed 75 lbs. who is now at a normal weight. I glad your pup has found you to help him/her.</p> Cassie likes pieces of raw ap…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18342912014-01-14T03:53:55.659ZVicky Hayhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/VickyHay
<p>Cassie likes pieces of raw apple and (amazingly) raw carrot. And other dogs of my acquaintance would eat pieces of raw cabbage heart (!) and bits of cauliflower. Weird, but true...and extremely low-calorie!</p>
<p>Cassie likes pieces of raw apple and (amazingly) raw carrot. And other dogs of my acquaintance would eat pieces of raw cabbage heart (!) and bits of cauliflower. Weird, but true...and extremely low-calorie!</p> I'd cut it down to 1/3 cup tw…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18345322014-01-14T03:02:10.537ZJanehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Jane944
<p>I'd cut it down to 1/3 cup twice a day, and add in the missing amount with green beans. We use the frozen ones and the dogs love them.</p>
<p>I'd cut it down to 1/3 cup twice a day, and add in the missing amount with green beans. We use the frozen ones and the dogs love them.</p> It is what it says. It's a fr…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18345312014-01-14T02:51:58.168ZAndreahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Andrea154
<p>It is what it says. It's a frozen raw diet that we get. It's designed for dogs specifically and we supplement with things like raw marrow bones and raw duck necks. It's based off the BARF diet and it's designed to be what dogs are "supposed" to eat. Whether I follow that thought or not, who knows. Anyways, yes it's raw meat and veg plus a few supplements. It's done wonders for my little pup. Her vet recommended it to us. Here's what we started feeding her:…</p>
<p>It is what it says. It's a frozen raw diet that we get. It's designed for dogs specifically and we supplement with things like raw marrow bones and raw duck necks. It's based off the BARF diet and it's designed to be what dogs are "supposed" to eat. Whether I follow that thought or not, who knows. Anyways, yes it's raw meat and veg plus a few supplements. It's done wonders for my little pup. Her vet recommended it to us. Here's what we started feeding her: <a href="http://www.darwinspet.com/" target="_blank">http://www.darwinspet.com/</a></p>
<p>And here is what Dog Food Advisor says on this brand: <a href="http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/darwins-dog-food/" target="_blank">http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/darwins-dog-food/</a></p>
<p>And or raw food: <a href="http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/raw-dog-food/" target="_blank">http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-dog-foods/raw-dog-food/</a></p> Not all kibble has the same c…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-01-14:1150197:Comment:18345272014-01-14T02:20:54.865ZPriss, Charlie & Kaylee (PK)http://mycorgi.com/profile/PK
<p>Not all kibble has the same calorie content. Depending on activity she probably get between 600-800 calories a day during her meal and treats. Kaylee at 2 yrs with moderate exercise gets 450 cal a day (1 cup of our kibble) plus treats, probably another 100-200 in healthy (and not-so healthy) treats and extras. Muffin probably needs even less. As for types of healthy treats, we use canned pumpkin and carrots, mostly.</p>
<p>I'd check the label to make sure the kibble you feed isn't calorie…</p>
<p>Not all kibble has the same calorie content. Depending on activity she probably get between 600-800 calories a day during her meal and treats. Kaylee at 2 yrs with moderate exercise gets 450 cal a day (1 cup of our kibble) plus treats, probably another 100-200 in healthy (and not-so healthy) treats and extras. Muffin probably needs even less. As for types of healthy treats, we use canned pumpkin and carrots, mostly.</p>
<p>I'd check the label to make sure the kibble you feed isn't calorie dense. Adjust slowly so her stomach can accommodate the change.</p>
<p>Edit: Calorie calculation and typos</p>