[aimee]

Hi Tom,

Labs do love to eat don’t they? Ask your vet if Science Diet Perfect Weight or Slim and Healthy would be appropriate for your dog (It has a higher protein level and lower caloric density than their mature line and is formulated for weight loss) or ask if you should change to a vet therapeutic food.

It seems like your Lab, like mine, has fairly low energy requirements. A food with a high nutrient/calorie ratio may be needed to ensure that your dog’s nutrient needs are met when taking in fewer calories.

For my Lab Ive used Wellness core reduced fat,and Pro Plan weight management for weight maintenance. When I needed her to lose a few pounds I used Royal Canin high protein calorie control.

You can find good information on weight loss here https://www.aahanet.org/PublicDocuments/Weight_Management_Guidelines.pdf Good Luck!