How to Help Your Dog Lose Weight Safely
Weight gain in dogs is often gradual and easy to miss. Common causes include overfeeding, too many treats, reduced exercise or metabolic changes in older dogs. The safest approach is controlled calorie reduction combined with maintained protein levels — so your dog loses fat, not muscle.
Why L-Carnitine Matters
L-carnitine is an amino acid compound that plays a key role in fat metabolism — helping the body transport fatty acids into cells to be burned as energy. Our light recipes include added L-carnitine to support fat burning while preserving lean muscle mass during weight loss.
Light Adult Recipes — Grain Free
Our Light Adult recipes — Turkey & Potato with Cranberry and Trout & Salmon — are reduced in fat compared to our standard adult range while maintaining high protein content. Complete and balanced for everyday feeding in dogs that need to manage or reduce their weight.
Hydrolysed Weight Control & Joint Support
For dogs that need weight management alongside joint support or digestive sensitivity, our hydrolysed weight control recipe combines low-fat formulation with marine collagen peptides, green-lipped mussel and L-carnitine — supporting mobility and healthy weight simultaneously.
How Much Should I Feed an Overweight Dog?
Feed to your dog's target body weight, not their current weight. For most dogs, a 10–15% calorie reduction from maintenance requirements is sufficient for gradual, safe weight loss of around 1–2% body weight per month. Always ensure fresh water is freely available and consult your vet if your dog has an underlying health condition.