The obesity epidemic is not only affecting humans. Almost half of the dogs (45%) treated by vets in the UK are overweight or obese* and their owners need to watch their diet. Our range of low-fat dog foods helps you manage your dog's weight with lighter but still super tasty recipes.
The risks linked to obesity
Overweight and obese dogs can develop a wide can cause a range of serious health problems such as
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Cancer
- Immune system dysfunction
How to help your dog keep a healthy weight
Managing your pooch's weight is very important to reduce the risk of developing serious illnesses. Alongside regular exercise, a well-balanced diet is key.
Ensure to feed your dog foods that are adapted to their breed (especially for small breeds) as well as their age. Indeed, a puppy doesn't have the same nutritional requirements as a senior dog!
We highly recommend limiting the amount of treats and keeping them for specific occasions. You can also opt for "healthier" treats that provide specific benefits. Our Functional Dog Treats range is composed of 5 different recipes, each one having a targeted benefit such as dental health or calming properties.
MyPetSays Low Fat Dog Foods
If your dog is gaining weight or is becoming less active as they get old, your vet will most likely recommend putting them on a low-fat diet.To help you keep your dog's bowl as full and delicious, we are offering a variety of low-fat recipes (containing 10% fat or less) to choose from.
Some of our light options also contain L-Carnitine, an amino acid which promotes lean muscle development.
Here are our customer's top 3 low-fat dog foods:
Super Premium Salmon & Potato: a delicious and nutritious recipe with 10% fat and high quality protein.
Super Premium Lamb & Rice: only 9,5% fat and a highly palatable lamb flavour.
Grain Free Senior Turkey, Sweet Potato & Cranberry: older dogs's favourite! Not only turkey is a tasty, low-fat protein source (8% fat in this recipe) but the range is perfect for those who have a sensitive stomach or are intolerant to grains.
Have a browse at our low-fat dog food recipes, we guarantee there will be more than one flavour your pooch loves!
*According to the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA).
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