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My dog is overweight. What's the best diet and exercise plan?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | spayed
What can I feed my dog to help her lose weight and what can I do? She is about 80 pounds.
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on December 9, 2016
Prescription diet for weight loss is the best way (Purina OM or Royal canin Obesity) as well as more exercise, if you can take her running once a day that would be ideal, but don't start with a long distance, start gradually.
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