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Whoa, that's a biggggg boy !

Is that a healthy weight for him?  We have Gizmo on Taste of The Wild Salmon (Grain Free) her skin isnt as dry, but it hasnt helped any with her Flank Alerpieca (Bald spots on her sides :P)

i reduced the food intake to 1/2 cup of doggie food and mix it with 1/2 cup of frozen green beans....got the weight down to 64lbs...now he is back up to 72 lbs but griffin is a big fluffy boy.....  the food we feed is senior nutro max.....

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I asked the vet the same thing. They said because he still maintains a 'V' shape, he's still good. But they don't want him any bigger than this. We expected some weight gain since we got him fixed. Also, they are saying part of it could be because we feed RC, they protien count may be too high for my fat boy. Either way, he still thinks he's a lap puppy! :)

If you're not measuring his food then you should start. IMO, the RC is not a good food. I suggest a good grain free food like Taste of the Wild or California Natural.

I would start out giving 3/4 cup twice a day with no treats in between except for healthy things like raw carrots, apples or green beans. He also needs more exercise.

I bought one for my girl, who is blind, so she doesn't get hurt while I'm away.   It gives him quite a bit of room, much more than a kennel.  His chewing stuff while you're away might be boredome too - less than hunger... 

I agree with the others that your guys is a bit "round" and could stand to lose a few pounds (who of us couldn't!).  I don't know much about food choices but it sounds like you've got some good suggestions.  I know the addition of green beans to the diet, like Deb said, is a great way to reduce their calories while filling them up.

Best of luck - he's a handsome boy!!

ay...he looks nice and comfy there...*lol*

I think you'll see weight loss when you switch foods. RC made my boys gain weight, too, even though I measured and stopped giving them treats alltogether. We are on a prescription diet now because of cancer issues but before that we tried Orijen and Taste of the Wild. Orijen sells really small, inexpensive bags to try but if you have a Pet People shop nearby, you can go in and ask for sample-size bags of Orijen and TOTW, to see which kibble size/flavor is best for your pup. 

Also, mixing in green beans (or broccolli!) is an excellent idea. Our vet recommended it for Cesar when he tipped the scales at 66 lbs and started to show signs of stiffness in his hips. Losing just five pounds made a huge difference. I buy the frozen stuff and steam it in the microwave. Then I divide it into smaller containers to keep in the fridge. Microwaving a container at meal time only takes 15 to 20 seconds and our boys think they're getting a treat.