Beschreibung
The characteristics of obesity are usually relatively obvious and allow for a quick diagnosis. This results in a very clear solution path, by reducing energy intake through daily feeding. For this reason, our wet food has an energy value of 0.44 MJ/100g. The low energy content is achieved by basing the recipe of the wet food can on lean chicken meat – this has a reduced fat content compared to other types of meat. The moderate use of vegetable oils provides the essential fatty acids. In addition to a tailored diet with reduced fat content and increased raw fiber intake to provide the dog with a better feeling of satiety, extensive walks, preferably combined with swimming or physiotherapeutic support, should be a top priority.
Nevertheless, the effect of weight loss can be positively supported by the targeted use of dietary supplements. L-Carnitine stimulates the β-oxidation of fatty acids. Thus, it promotes energy production from fatty acids in the muscle area. It therefore promotes fat burning and modifies body composition in favor of muscle mass. The proportion of minerals and vitamins is adjusted to the ideal weight of the dog. Therefore, it is also not advisable to simply reduce the amount of the previous complete feed (for normally weighted dogs), as this could lead to a permanent deficiency in minerals and vitamins.