Help!!!!!

_hi_hat3r_
_hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
I have been on my weight loss journey for 7 months now and decided to put my dog on a diet also. I would like help finding out his BMR and TDEE. Do I follow the same process as I did to find mine? Also, where can I find nutritional facts on dog food. I would like to start keeping track of his calories and carb intake here on MFP. I also have a HRM with a chest strap. I tried it on my dog, the chest strap fit perfectly. Do you think I should have him eat back his calories? Do dogs go into starvation mode as well? I know alot of you guys on here really know your stuff so any help with this would be greatly appreciated. His stats are below....


Breed : Chihuahua
Weight: 15lbs
Length: 12 inches
Age : 1 year 2 months
Activity Level: 1 15 min walk per day
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  • ValiCaly
    ValiCaly Posts: 111 Member
    I am seriously suggesting you talk to your Vet about this matter.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    I was hoping there'd be a vet on mfp, people on mfp know everything
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,790 Member
    You say he's 12 inches but only goes for 15 minutes?
  • Drenched_N_Motivation
    Drenched_N_Motivation Posts: 1,004 Member
    Maybe your dog doesnt want to go on a diet, you ever think about asking him first before you just make that desicion for him?
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    You say he's 12 inches but only goes for 15 minutes?

    Yes
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    Maybe your dog doesnt want to go on a diet, you ever think about asking him first before you just make that desicion for him?

    I spoke to him about this over a nice big bowl of kibbles n bits....He wants to be like his master.
  • Kareta23
    Kareta23 Posts: 5 Member
    I am also the owner of a formerly chubby dog. Your vet would be the best starting place. The only advice I can give in this area (the advice given to me by my veterinarian) is to split the food up into 2 or 3 servings a day instead of one big meal once a day to help the metabolism. Also, the activity level seems a little low. Most breeds need 30-45 minutes of walking a day. My dog's vet said those are the two universal dog health rules. Hope that helps!
  • ValiCaly
    ValiCaly Posts: 111 Member
    delete
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Put him on HCG.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    I am also the owner of a formerly chubby dog. Your vet would be the best starting place. The only advice I can give in this area (the advice given to me by my veterinarian) is to split the food up into 2 or 3 servings a day instead of one big meal once a day to help the metabolism. Also, the activity level seems a little low. Most breeds need 30-45 minutes of walking a day. My dog's vet said those are the two universal dog health rules. Hope that helps!

    Aww thanks but I thought that breaking up your meals and eating multiple times a day was just "bro science"?
  • Drenched_N_Motivation
    Drenched_N_Motivation Posts: 1,004 Member
    Maybe your dog doesnt want to go on a diet, you ever think about asking him first before you just make that desicion for him?

    I spoke to him about this over a nice big bowl of kibbles n bits....He wants to be like his master.


    Well, as long as you two have an understanding.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    You say he's 12 inches but only goes for 15 minutes?


    :laugh:
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    Put him on HCG.

    I currently look pregnant maybe I'll just use my own urine.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    Maybe your dog doesnt want to go on a diet, you ever think about asking him first before you just make that desicion for him?

    I spoke to him about this over a nice big bowl of kibbles n bits....He wants to be like his master.


    Well, as long as you two have an understanding.

    Indeed bro, great communication in any relationship is key.
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Put him on HCG.

    I currently look pregnant maybe I'll just use my own urine.

    I've heard this works just as well. Don't forget to wrap him in saran wrap, too.
  • Kareta23
    Kareta23 Posts: 5 Member
    ?? What's 'bro science'?
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
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  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    ?? What's 'bro science'?

    Any advice given without the support of scientific studies.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
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    OH no! I am almost certain he has a sensitivity to carbs...no spaghtti for him!
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    ?? What's 'bro science'?

    Any advice given without the support of scientific studies.

    What? I thought it was scientific studies conducted on men with fake tans in tight shirts with popped collars.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    Put him on HCG.

    I currently look pregnant maybe I'll just use my own urine.

    I've heard this works just as well. Don't forget to wrap him in saran wrap, too.


    Girl he's pretty small I could just use a magnum condom and stuff him in that.
  • Kareta23
    Kareta23 Posts: 5 Member
    It was advice from a veterinarian! Kinda figured all those degrees on the wall meant she knew what she was talking about. My mistake. :happy:
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    Thanks for all your help guys, we're both going to try fasting for a week or so.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    You say he's 12 inches but only goes for 15 minutes?

    haha such a waste isn't it?
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Thanks for all your help guys, we're both going to try fasting for a week or so.

    Better make it two weeks.
  • nickymaire
    nickymaire Posts: 138 Member
    K9 natural or more natural kinds of food !!! stay away from dog biscuits its like mcdonalds for dogs.

    check out the website...its very informative

    http://www.k9natural.com/
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    K9 natural or more natural kinds of food !!! stay away from dog biscuits its like mcdonalds for dogs.

    check out the website...its very informative

    http://www.k9natural.com/

    Well I guess someone in this house better start eating clean, I thought clean eating meant just washing your hands before you eat. Thanks for the info!
  • ValiCaly
    ValiCaly Posts: 111 Member
    Okay...
    I have a dog who was very heavy. His stomach almost hit the floor. He is short legged. I did put him on a diet of sorts - eating plan - that did wonders for him - without a Vet's help.
    I divided his food up into portions, which was and still is Blue Buffalo kibble, where I was feeding him twice a day what he would be taking in for 10% less than what was dictated for what amount was keeping him at his weight. I watched his weight drop slowly which is what you want so not to stress the animal from too much of a weight loss all at once. I then added a meaty canned dog food from the same brand in place of the kibble at dinner - measured. As time went on I gradually decreased his portion size until he is where he is now with his tummy up where it belongs. I want to emphasis that I did this very slowly with him as he is an older dog. I don't do any extra exercise with him because it makes his bad knee limp.

    I want to add that this dog had previously been on self feed but obviously that did not work with him.
  • nickymaire
    nickymaire Posts: 138 Member
    does that mean you don't wash your hands now ....
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    Okay...
    I have a dog who was very heavy. His stomach almost hit the floor. He is short legged. I did put him on a diet of sorts - eating plan - that did wonders for him - without a Vet's help.
    I divided his food up into portions, which was and still is Blue Buffalo kibble, where I was feeding him twice a day what he would be taking in for 10% less than what was dictated for what amount was keeping him at his weight. I watched his weight drop slowly which is what you want so not to stress the animal from too much of a weight loss all at once. I then added a meaty canned dog food from the same brand in place of the kibble at dinner - measured. As time went on I gradually decreased his portion size until he is where he is now with his tummy up where it belongs. I want to emphasis that I did this very slowly with him as he is an older dog. I don't do any extra exercise with him because it makes his bad knee limp.

    I want to add that this dog had previously been on self feed but obviously that did not work with him.

    Great advice! I agree slow and steady. I don't want my dog losing muscle and ending up with loose saggy skin!
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