If your cuddly canine companion has put on a few pounds, your veterinarian has likely warned you of the dangers of canine obesity and maybe even recommended a diet and exercise plan for your precious pet.
Overweight dogs have a shorter life expectancy, and their quality of life is greatly reduced by having to lug around excess weight that puts extra pressure on their joints as well as on their internal organ systems.
There are many weight management dog foods on the market and I have tried several of the top rated brands. One stood head and shoulders above the rest in delivering:
- effective canine weight loss results
- quality nutrition along with reduced fat and calories
- probiotics and fiber for better digestibility
- great taste (it’s not a great diet plan if your dog won’t eat it.)
- affordability
PRODUCT: PURINA PRO PLAN FOCUS WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
MOST ECONOMIC PLACE TO BUY: AMAZON
MY PRODUCT RATING: 5 STARS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This product is designed for the overweight adult dog. It contains 25% less fat than the Pro Plan regular adult wet food. It’s made with real turkey and rice for extra bulk and easy digestibility.
Turkey and rice is the only flavor this weight management version of Pro Plan comes in, but that may very well be a good thing if your dog’s intestinal tract has been mistreated by fatty table scraps recently.
It meets the nutritional needs of the overweight and/or under active adult dog while restricting fat and calorie intake. It’s also formulated with appropriate protein levels to make ensure that your dog loses fat, not muscle.
It’s got added vitamins and minerals to boost your dog’s immune system and nourish skin and hair coat. All ingredients are listed on the back label as well as a table for individual dog weights, and amounts to feed for a 10% or 25% reduction in calories.
Purina Pro Plan Focus Weight Management canned food is most economical when used for small breeds. If you have a large breed dog, using the strictly canned food version of this weight loss plan may not be the way to go.
But the great news is, the DRY food version of this canine weight management system is also one of the top choices for helping your canine companion get back to a normal, healthy weight. Or you can mix the two, like I did. Learn more about this incredible canine weight-loss plan for any size breed!
But if you have an overweight Yorkie, a ropy-poly Poodle, or a pudgy Pug, this low fat turkey and rice cuisine can be ideal for helping your pet shed extra weight. And you can read the reviews on Amazon; not only did the dogs love the taste, but this diet also helped with digestive issues as well.
I hope you learned from and enjoyed this review. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before starting your dog on a diet and exercise plan. He or she will most likely have helpful tips specific to your dog’s age, weight, and overall health!
You are invited to leave comments, questions, or your own review below!
Thanks for writing this review on best canned dog food for weight.i must say am really impressed with all I read in this review and I find each and every part of it educative and informative on food to reduce my dog weight.although this my first time of reading about purina pro plan focus weight management and I have no doubt is going to be a good weight loss can do but I will like to ask.is it advisable to discontinue feeding the dog with good can food when I see that I have reach the desire weight?
Hi there Afolabi, and thanks so much for your comment and question. I’m glad you enjoyed the article and found it interesting and informative.
Yes, absolutely, if you can get your canine pal back down to his target weight and you want to start feeding him a different canned food, go right ahead, as long as it’s a good quality food with balanced nutrition. But you’ll have to stick to his regular exercise program and avoid feeding him food from the table. If you want to add people food to his supper bowl, make it a low calorie, low fat treat like green beans, carrots or pumpkin.
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I absolutely love what I read in this insightful article because it is full of great information. This is fascinating and interesting to me. I’m a dog lover and my pet dog is my best friend. I really hate overweight in dog that’s why I would put this in consideration for my dog. I would order for this product soon for it’s good work in reducing excess dig fat. Thanks for the review, best regards
Hi Whitedove, and thanks for commenting on my review for best canned food for dogs that need to lose excess fat. I’m so glad that you are a dog lover and consider your dog your best friend. They certainly do love us unconditionally, which is what a best friend is for!
But it’s all too easy for loving pet owners to give their animals rich, fatty foods because we want them to enjoy it like we do. Unfortunately, it can be extremely bad for their overall health.
We can get our dogs back to a healthy weight with regular exercise and the right diet. Thanks so much for visiting My Geriatric Dog!
Oops! I never realised my dog’s fatness will reduce his lifespan. I thought its a sign of growth and development. Though, it has been showing signs of laziness and constant fatigue. Thanks to this insightful piece, I realised its becoming obese. I would get this product, Purina Pro Plan Focus Weight Management canned food. Hopefully, my dog will return to its fun and active self.
thanks so much for sharing this.
Hello there Darrickramos and I thank you for reading this review and for your comment.
Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that an overweight dog is an unhealthy dog, and by ‘spoiling’ your pet with high fat people food, you are really not doing him any favors. But the great news is, that once you know all the facts and what you can do about it, you can get your dog back to a healthy, active weight and lifestyle.
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It’s a good thing I read this article about obesity in dogs. Before, I thought it is okay to just feed and feed our pets as people love to see us having pets that look like well-fed. You are right, we should consult vets from time to time so they can check our pets’ health. Oftentimes, we take that task into our hands or simply don’t want to spend money in fees.
With regard to this dog food you’ve shared, we have not tried this brand yet. Thanks for sharing, this will be on our list the next time we buy a dog food. It’s good to know that this can prevent obesity in dogs, as this contain low-fat Turkey meat. This should give tips to people too, that Turkey meat can be helpful in weight management of humans.
Hi Gomer and thank you your comments and interesting observations. You really don’t need to put your dog on a diet unless he is overweight. But it’s sometimes easy to overfeed our animals because we love them so much! This canned dog food is really recommended for dogs that are overweight and/or don’t get all the exercise they need to stay at a healthy weight.