Pitlove gave you some good advice. You also really need to get a measuring cup that has 1/8 cup increments. I feed my dogs less than the recommended amount of any food, even though they get a decent amount of exercise. A couple of other tricks is to add some gently cooked frozen green beans and a bit of pur canned pumpkin. I also add some warm water to the kibble, mix it with canned food (you can hold on this if you want until you get the weight under control). It makes the dog feel fuller when you are cutting back on the ration. I have Labs, so I’m all about keeping them lean since they are traditional overeaters! 🙂
I really like Nature’s Variety Healthy Weight. I feed it often during the cold months. It has a decent protein level (32%) and is a 5 star rated food.
http://www.instinctpetfood.com/healthy-weight-food-dogs-and-cats
There is also a calculator on this site, but I still feed a bit less, to maintain weight, than recommended and my dogs are in great health with stellar blood panels! Here’s the link to the DFA calculator. Good luck with your pup! 🙂
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