- Don’t use self-feeders, which can be described as candy machines for fat dogs.
- Pet your dog when he begs for food. Many dogs really want attention, so “flip the equation.”
- Feed the dog small meals often. Divide the daily food servings into small portions.
- If the dog is begging for food, take him for a walk as a distraction.
- If the dog begs, just give him a few kibbles in his bowl, like 10 or 15 rather than a handful.
- Dogs like a crunchy treat. So how about skipping anything fatty and switching to baby carrots, broccoli, celery, or asparagus?
- Make sure the bowl is filled with water. Fresh water may hit the spot.

The Power of Prevention
Wellness Blood Work Annual wellness blood work is designed to detect early stages of disease in pets that may appear