best food for my dog

[caneopoly1227]

i have a three y/o min pin thats about 3-5lbs overweight.what is the best food to help him loose weight but still keep his muscle size.and about how much should i feed him?

[Unosmom]

I've had good results with Wellness Core reduced fat, I dont know how much your dog weighs, but you can go by the bag (or probably less) and then adjust from there.

[RCTRIPLEFRESH5]

i have a three y/o min pin thats about 3-5lbs overweight.what is the best food to help him loose weight but still keep his muscle size.and about how much should i feed him?

5 pounds is a lot of weight for a small dog. id say you prob would feed a dog that small a cup a day,so id say see how half a cup a day works out?

wellness core ocean seems good!(reduced fats)

[caneopoly1227]

we just got him and he weighs 22lbs

[PUNKem733]

I say feeed him less than a cup a day. I have a 19 pound terrier mix, and he gets 2 meals, each one is slightly less than half a cup.

[caneopoly1227]

that doesnt seem like very much, but i do want him to be healthy not overweight

[bdb5853]

Do you want to feed kibble? There are other options, mainly home cooked and raw. Kibble isn't your only option and many people feel that there are healthier choices.

[caneopoly1227]

yes i would prefer kibble.is there a place online that you get yours from thats inexpensive and reliable?

[luvMyBRT]

Yes, there are a few places on line to buy kibble. Members have used the following (plus some others I can't remember):

petfooddirect.com
heartypet.com
k9cuisine.com

I agree with the others. Try feeding him less and then re-weigh in a couple weeks. What are you feeding him now?

[caneopoly1227]

i bought beneful healthy weight but after doing a lil research that was a waste of money.