06/08/2026
Good morning Natomas community did you know 💫
Keeping dogs lean may help them live longer, healthier lives.
In a lifetime study of 48 Labrador Retrievers, dogs fed 25% less food than their matched littermates stayed leaner, had lower body fat, and lived a median of 13.0 years vs. 11.2 years. They also developed signs of chronic disease, including osteoarthritis, later in life. The takeaway is not to "diet" every dog, but to feed enough to maintain a lean body condition with guidance from your veterinarian.
Check out the rest of this articlehttps://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/220/9/javma.2002.220.1315.pdf