{"id":4078,"date":"2022-04-25T13:47:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T13:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/?p=4078"},"modified":"2022-05-29T21:23:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T21:23:59","slug":"how-do-i-maintain-my-dog-s-ideal-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/how-do-i-maintain-my-dog-s-ideal-weight","title":{"rendered":"How do I maintain my dog\u2019s ideal weight? Our 5 tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><b><em><span style=\"color:#007670\" class=\"has-inline-color\">To ensure your dog\u2019s health and wellbeing, it is critical to maintain its ideal weight. Even if that means you have to establish a strict and rigorous routine. As a conscientious dog owner it is essential to find the right balance between what your dog eats and the energy it expends daily. Dog Chef gives you its tips for keeping your dog in shape.<\/span><\/em><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Remember that you need to take its breed, build, health, age and lifestyle into consideration. Some dog breeds are genetically more prone to putting on weight easily, for example:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<ul><li>Pugs<\/li><li>Dachshunds<\/li><li>Labrador Retrievers<\/li><li>Cavalier King Charles Spaniels<\/li><li>Basset Hounds<\/li><li>Beagles<\/li><li>English Bulldogs<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Good to know: <\/strong>the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has made a <a href=\"https:\/\/petobesityprevention.org\/ideal-weight-ranges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">table<\/a> available showing dogs\u2019 optimal weight, according to their breed and age (these are indicative data that will enable you to see how your pet\u2019s weight compares).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><strong><em>Are you wondering whether your dog is overweight or obese? We explain the protocol to follow in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/is-my-dog-too-fat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>So, let\u2019s have a look at the preventive measures you can take to help your dog maintain its ideal weight:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01_ADAPTEZ_-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4079\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01_ADAPTEZ_-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01_ADAPTEZ_-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01_ADAPTEZ_-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01_ADAPTEZ_-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01_ADAPTEZ_-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01_ADAPTEZ_-2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ensure its diet is appropriate<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>We can\u2019t say it too often, \u201cYou are what you eat\u201d. It\u2019s essential to give your dog the right food to enable it to cover its physiological needs appropriately throughout its life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Depending on whether your dog is a puppy, an adult, a pregnant female or neutered, you need to adapt its food to suit its profile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><strong>With Dog Chef, all you have to do is to create your dog\u2019s profile online and we calculate the ideal dosage for it, whatever its physical condition, its age and its race. Handy, isn\u2019t it? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do the test!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/02_RENFORCEZ-SON-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4082\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/02_RENFORCEZ-SON-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/02_RENFORCEZ-SON-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/02_RENFORCEZ-SON-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/02_RENFORCEZ-SON-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/02_RENFORCEZ-SON-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/02_RENFORCEZ-SON-2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reinforce its metabolism<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>To maintain your canine\u2019s muscles in optimum form, it is crucial to choose high-quality food. A dog needs a lot of meat, but that\u2019s not all! It needs to eat a balanced mixture of proteins, fats, fibre, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and calcium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><strong>Dog Chef meals have been developed in collaboration with veterinarians specialized in canine nutrition. They contain all the nutrients necessary for your dog\u2019s body to function optimally, as well as food supplements to cover its daily vitamin and mineral requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03_LIMITEZ_-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4085\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03_LIMITEZ_-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03_LIMITEZ_-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03_LIMITEZ_-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03_LIMITEZ_-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03_LIMITEZ_-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03_LIMITEZ_-3-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit extras<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>As far as possible, avoid treats or table scraps such as meat fat, cheese, bread and butter, etc.), as they are very high in calories! They should be the exception rather than the rule and should be used as a reward&nbsp; for good behaviour or obedience as part of the dog\u2019s education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>If your dog is fond of its food, fruit and vegetables are excellent for its health. Give it a bit of banana, melon, strawberry, apple or pear, for example. But be sure to remove any seeds and avoid grapes, too, as they are toxic for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>In terms of vegetables, celery, cucumber, pumpkin and carrot are all the rage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>If you\u2019re going out without your dog, deer antler and olive wood are excellent for keeping it occupied for long periods and preventing it feeling lonely. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/account\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slip one of them into your next Dog chef order and make your pet happy!<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><strong>To give your dog a greater feeling of satisfaction, Dog Chef\u2019s pet foods are highly recommended. They contain a large amount of water and fibre and are a good source of prebiotics (thanks to the cooked vegetables) which are essential for the microbiome. The volume ingested is therefore proportionately greater than is the case with dry food.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04_SERVEZ_-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4088\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04_SERVEZ_-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04_SERVEZ_-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04_SERVEZ_-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04_SERVEZ_-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04_SERVEZ_-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/04_SERVEZ_-2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular mealtimes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Unlike cats, dogs cannot ration themselves, so we strongly advise against self-service! Give your dog food at fixed times and if it is reluctant to eat, take the food away after 20 minutes and offer it again at the next mealtime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Puppies need 3 meals a day, whereas adults need only 2, or even one. Feeding your dog once or twice a day will help its digestion. Furthermore, splitting up its food will enable you to work on its obedience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>It is important to leave your pet alone while it\u2019s eating, and to give it its food in a calm and soothing environment, so that it can eat in peace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/05_PROMENEZ_-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4091\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/05_PROMENEZ_-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/05_PROMENEZ_-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/05_PROMENEZ_-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/05_PROMENEZ_-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/05_PROMENEZ_-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/05_PROMENEZ_-2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk your dog several times a day, every day<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Walks are good for your dog\u2019s health (and yours too!) They\u2019re a lot more than just toilet breaks! They help keep your dog healthy. Regular exercise will help it burn calories and maintain the right weight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Even if you have a large garden, you still need to walk your dog every day. Ideally you should take it out 3 times a day: before you go to work in the morning, at midday and in the evening before bed. This gives the day a certain rhythm, because your dog goes out approximately every four hours, which breaks its boredom. If you can take it out more often that\u2019s even better!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>The ideal walk routine:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<ul><li>A quick morning walk before breakfast<\/li><li>A short walk during your lunch break<\/li><li>A longer walk before dinner<\/li><li>A short walk\/toilet break before bed.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> To find out the ideal amount of physical exercise for your puppy, multiply its age in months by 5. For example, if your puppy is 3 months old, it will need 15 minutes exercise per day. At four months, it will need 20 minutes, at five months 25 minutes, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>We tell you more about the importance of walking in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/fr\/blog\/la-promenade-indispensable-pour-le-chien\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Does your dog need to lose weight? Or maybe even gain weight? Don\u2019t worry, just answer our questionnaire and we\u2019ll calculate what it should ideally weigh. And if you think that\u2019s totally crazy, see for yourself\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do the test!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To ensure your dog\u2019s health and wellbeing, it is critical to maintain its ideal weight. 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