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Does a Dog's High Protein Diet Aid in Weight Loss?

Protein and Loss of Weight

Dogs with excess weight can lose weight in a healthy way by limiting calories and eating a high-protein diet. Numerous studies have shown that including more protein in a dog's diet as part of a weight management plan will help the dog lose extra fat.


Advantages of consuming more protein
  • Your overweight dog will continue to gain weight from eating a high-protein diet. Following calorie, restrictions help to reduce excess fat while maintaining his lean body mass.

  • This facilitates the burning of extra calories. Dogs tend to burn more calories after a meal with a lot of protein.

  • Giving it a fullness sensation after a meal.


Choosing the Correct Protein Amount for Your Dog

If you want to know if a higher protein diet will help your dog get to the right weight, talk to your vet.


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