You’ve been observing your dog become lazier and lazier by the day. You want to help your dog lose some weight but you don’t know where to start from. Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Pandemic has made pets across the world put on some fluff. Here’s how we helped our dog, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travel.eat.poop.repeat/">Abby</a> shed some weight and become more active without starving her. Let’s see how!

The first change we made in our dog’s diet was to swap white rice with <a href="https://recipes.timesofindia.com/articles/food-news/what-is-red-rice-its-health-benefits-tips-to-eat-and-interesting-recipes/articleshow/65023617.cms">red rice </a>. Red rice contains abundant amounts of antioxidants that help <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/anti-inflammatory-diet-101">reduce inflammation </a>in the body. So if your dog is usually bloated and extra puffy after their big rice meal, this swap will do wonders for them.

Rice Swap

We swapped our dog’s breakfast brown bread with <a href="https://epets.co/blog/87629/benefits-of-having-ragi-atta-and-feeding-them-to-your-pets">ragi </a>malt aka finger millet. Ragi has a much superior nutritional profile than other staple grains.It’s loaded with fiber, so it lessens your dog’s food cravings. It’s also an excellent gluten-free option for doggos who are allergic to wheat.

Grain Swap

We started alternating our dog’s breakfast milk with plain curd. The <a href="https://www.dairy.com.au/dairy-matters/you-ask-we-answer/what-is-the-lactose-content-of-different-dairy-products">lactose sugar content </a>is much lower in curd as compared to milk. This way, your pet gets its daily dose of calcium without consuming too many calories from sugar.

Dairy Swap

We’ve relied on packed dog treats for years, but the truth is, the calories add up and it’s not really healthy for your pooch either. So, we started making <a href="https://thedailyreport.in/2022/01/23/two-easy-and-healthy-dishes-to-make-for-your-dog-this-week/">easy treats </a>at home that are not only delicious but are low on added sugars and fats too.

Homemade Treats

Portion control doesn’t mean you have to starve your dog. We reduced the content of rice in her diet by half and doubled the veggies. We also made sure she gets half a tbsp of <a href="https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/5-reasons-to-use-ghee-for-dogs/">ghee </a>in her dinner every day so she stays full for longer. Ghee also improves joint mobility and promotes <a href="https://thedailyreport.in/2022/02/15/dog-constipation-what-to-do-when-your-dog-cant-pass-a-poo/">healthy digestion </a>in dogs.

Portion Control

<figure><img width="753" height="454" src="https://i0.wp.com/thedailyreport.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/dog-chew-toys-tdr.jpg?resize=780%2C470&amp;ssl=1" alt=""><figcaption dir="auto"> Here's How We Helped Our Dog Shed Some Pounds &amp; Become More Active</figcaption></figure>You’ve been observing your dog become lazier and lazier by the day. You want to help your dog lose some weight but you don’t know where to start from. Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Pandemic has made pets across the world put on some fluff.&nbsp;Here’s how we helped our dog, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/travel.eat.poop.repeat" dir="ltr">Abby</a> shed some weight and become more active without starving her. Let’s see how!&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Dietary Changes&nbsp;</h2>Rice Swap&nbsp;The first change we made in our dog’s diet was to swap white rice with <a href="https://recipes.timesofindia.com/articles/food-news/what-is-red-rice-its-health-benefits-tips-to-eat-and-interesting-recipes/articleshow/65023617.cms" dir="ltr">red rice</a>. Red rice contains abundant amounts of antioxidants that help <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/anti-inflammatory-diet-101" dir="ltr">reduce inflammation</a> in the body. So if your dog is usually bloated and extra puffy after their big rice meal, this swap will do wonders for them.&nbsp;Grain SwapWe swapped our dog’s breakfast brown bread with <a href="https://epets.co/blog/87629/benefits-of-having-ragi-atta-and-feeding-them-to-your-pets" dir="ltr">ragi</a> malt aka finger millet. Ragi has a much superior nutritional profile than other staple grains. It’s loaded with fiber, so it lessens your dog’s food cravings. It’s also an excellent gluten-free option for doggos who are allergic to wheat.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dairy Swap&nbsp;We started alternating our dog’s breakfast milk with plain curd. The <a href="https://www.dairy.com.au/dairy-matters/you-ask-we-answer/what-is-the-lactose-content-of-different-dairy-products" dir="ltr">lactose sugar content</a> is much lower in curd as compared to milk. This way, your pet gets its daily dose of calcium without consuming too many calories from sugar.&nbsp;Homemade Treats&nbsp;We’ve relied on packed dog treats for years, but the truth is, the calories add up and it’s not really healthy for your pooch either. So, we started making <a href="https://thedailyreport.in/2022/01/23/two-easy-and-healthy-dishes-to-make-for-your-dog-this-week/" dir="ltr">easy treats</a> at home that are not only delicious but are low on added sugars and fats too.&nbsp;Portion Control&nbsp;Portion control doesn’t mean you have to starve your dog. We reduced the content of rice in her diet by half and doubled the veggies. We also made sure she gets half a tbsp of <a href="https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/5-reasons-to-use-ghee-for-dogs/" dir="ltr">ghee</a> in her dinner every day so she stays full for longer. Ghee also improves joint mobility and promotes <a href="https://thedailyreport.in/2022/02/15/dog-constipation-what-to-do-when-your-dog-cant-pass-a-poo/" dir="ltr">healthy digestion</a> in dogs.&nbsp;<h2>Physical Activities&nbsp;</h2>Play TimePlaying fetch or tug of war with your pet might sound insignificant, but it’s a game-changer. The trick is to dedicate 10-15 minutes to playtime every single day. Consistency is the key here.&nbsp;At-home Sprints&nbsp;If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your dog hates running. For pet parents who don’t have time for long walks, you got to make that potato sac run and the best way to do that is to make them run after treats. Every evening, we make our dog sprint from the bedroom to the hall by throwing her treats and letting her fetch them.&nbsp;Weekend Walks&nbsp;If you’re tied up with work and household chores five days a week, then you must make time for your pooch on the weekends. We started taking her on long walks (60-90 minutes long) on the weekends and that has made a lot of difference in her health. Don’t forget to keep your darling hydrated during these walks.&nbsp;Adventures&nbsp;Don’t have enough space around your apartment complex for long walks? Why not take your pooch on little explorations once in a while? Our favorite place to go to for long walks is a national forest in Bangalore called <a href="https://maps.google.com/?cid=13545641950322960698&amp;entry=gps" dir="ltr">The Woods</a>. Going to new places keeps your dog excited about staying active.&nbsp;<h2>Final Words</h2>Speaking from experience, if your lifestyle is lazy and dull, your dog is going to feel the same way. So while you’re working on helping your dog become more active, it might be a great idea to put on those running shoes and get moving with them.

I'm a dog mom who loves to keep her pet's health in check and help other pet parents do the same. 

While you're working on helping your dog become more active, it might be a great idea to put on those running shoes and get moving with them.

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You’ve been observing your dog become lazier and lazier by the day. You want to help your dog lose some weight but you don’t know where to start from. Don’t worry! You’re not alone. Pandemic has made pets across the world put on some fluff.

Here’s how we helped our dog, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/travel.eat.poop.repeat">Abby </a>shed some weight and become more active without starving her. Let’s see how!

The first change we made in our dog’s diet was to swap white rice with <a href="https://recipes.timesofindia.com/articles/food-news/what-is-red-rice-its-health-benefits-tips-to-eat-and-interesting-recipes/articleshow/65023617.cms">red rice </a>. Red rice contains abundant amounts of antioxidants that help <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/anti-inflammatory-diet-101">reduce inflammation </a>in the body. So if your dog is usually bloated and extra puffy after their big rice meal, this swap will do wonders for them.

We swapped our dog’s breakfast brown bread with <a href="https://epets.co/blog/87629/benefits-of-having-ragi-atta-and-feeding-them-to-your-pets">ragi </a>malt aka finger millet. Ragi has a much superior nutritional profile than other staple grains. It’s loaded with fiber, so it lessens your dog’s food cravings. It’s also an excellent gluten-free option for doggos who are allergic to wheat.

We started alternating our dog’s breakfast milk with plain curd. The <a href="https://www.dairy.com.au/dairy-matters/you-ask-we-answer/what-is-the-lactose-content-of-different-dairy-products">lactose sugar content </a>is much lower in curd as compared to milk. This way, your pet gets its daily dose of calcium without consuming too many calories from sugar.

Homemade Treats

We’ve relied on packed dog treats for years, but the truth is, the calories add up and it’s not really healthy for your pooch either. So, we started making <a href="https://thedailyreport.in/2022/01/23/two-easy-and-healthy-dishes-to-make-for-your-dog-this-week/">easy treats </a>at home that are not only delicious but are low on added sugars and fats too.

Portion Control

Portion control doesn’t mean you have to starve your dog. We reduced the content of rice in her diet by half and doubled the veggies. We also made sure she gets half a tbsp of <a href="https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/5-reasons-to-use-ghee-for-dogs/">ghee </a>in her dinner every day so she stays full for longer. Ghee also improves joint mobility and promotes <a href="https://thedailyreport.in/2022/02/15/dog-constipation-what-to-do-when-your-dog-cant-pass-a-poo/">healthy digestion </a>in dogs.

Playing fetch or tug of war with your pet might sound insignificant, but it’s a game-changer. The trick is to dedicate 10-15 minutes to playtime every single day. Consistency is the key here.

At-home Sprints

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance your dog hates running. For pet parents who don’t have time for long walks, you got to make that potato sac run and the best way to do that is to make them run after treats. Every evening, we make our dog sprint from the bedroom to the hall by throwing her treats and letting her fetch them.

Weekend Walks

If you’re tied up with work and household chores five days a week, then you must make time for your pooch on the weekends. We started taking her on long walks (60-90 minutes long) on the weekends and that has made a lot of difference in her health. Don’t forget to keep your darling hydrated during these walks.

Don’t have enough space around your apartment complex for long walks? Why not take your pooch on little explorations once in a while? Our favorite place to go to for long walks is a national forest in Bangalore called <a href="https://maps.google.com/?cid=13545641950322960698&entry=gps">The Woods </a>. Going to new places keeps your dog excited about staying active.

Speaking from experience, if your lifestyle is lazy and dull, your dog is going to feel the same way. So while you’re working on helping your dog become more active, it might be a great idea to put on those running shoes and get moving with them.

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