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Typically, food that’s high Sudden changes to your dog’s feeding habits can also be
in protein and fibre is good caused by stress or anxiety.
to help your pet feel fuller
for longer. Combined with Take your dog to your vet as your first port of call but try
a lower fat content, this speaking to an animal behaviourist if you think your dog is
type of food can help keep unhappy or if the vet has ruled out any illness.
weight down in pets prone
to weight gain. Some If your dog often begs for food or tries to hypnotise you with a
Aussies working a lot will ‘please feed me’ look, you could:
need more energy in their • Offer them some fresh water - sometimes quenching their
diet, which can be helped thirst may distract them
by providing more calories • Take them for a walk, as this may help to take their mind
through fats. A trip to the off food
vet is usually sparked by a • Give them a healthy snack, such as carrot sticks or slices
change in a dog’s health or of apple. Alternatively, you could give them a small
behaviour. If your Aussie
has always been a hungry amount of kibble, but make sure if you give any treats
hound, then it might be these are taken into consideration when calculating your
worth mentioning it at dog’s total calorie intake for the day. Remember that
their next vet check-up. some healthy fruits that we eat, such as grapes, can be
If you notice a sudden dangerous to dogs, so make sure the food you give them
change in your dog’s is suitable for dogs.
appetite, contact your vet. • Give them some attention, such as petting them or playing
It’s especially important with them
to contact your vet if • Give them small meals throughout the day to keep them
their insatiable appetite feeling full
is accompanied by other • Time your dog’s meal so that you feed them before you
signs, such as: prepare your own meal or before you eat
• Changes in how thirsty • Try giving them their food in a puzzle feeder or any treats
they are in a Kong to keep them mentally stimulated
• Being sick or having an • Make sure that everyone in the house is aware not to give
upset stomach in to begging for food
• Eating things that • It may be tough for your dog if you suddenly cut off their
aren’t food supply of treats, so try gradually reducing the amount
• Changes in their weight you give.
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