Keeping your dog lean is one of the strongest things you can do for its health and lifespan.
Feeding guides on the bag are starting points, not rules. Adjust to your dog's activity, age and metabolism, and remember that treats and chews count — many dogs get a fifth of their calories outside the bowl.
You should feel the ribs easily under a thin fat layer and see a waist from above. Weigh your dog regularly and log it in the app — slow weight creep is much easier to fix early.
Switch food gradually over about a week, mixing an increasing share of the new food. Sudden switches are a top cause of upset stomachs. Log food changes so you can trace what caused what.
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