Hi Linda. I can see the confusion. I can’t share a photo here, but here is a link to a photo showing the kind of green beans that I am talking about. https://www.cascadianfarm.com/product/frozen-cut-green-beans/ They don’t have to be purchased cut to be used in your dog’s meal, but I would cut them into bite sized pieces before feeding. I hope that helps.

I’m helping my dachshund to lose weight. As I’m reading your article, ain’t quite sure which type of green beans you’re referring to. Cause’ in Asia countries, green beans are mung beans. Do you mean “long green beans”? Do you have an example to show please? Thank you.

Hi Sydney. I’ve never heard of watered kibble causing weight gain but I am not saying it couldn’t happen. Adding the water does indeed make the food easier to digest for many dogs, thus “increasing” the amount of calories eaten. Good for you for recognizing that your pup was gaining weight and taking action.

Hi Linsey. I do have an article about what I feed them. You can read it here: https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-i-feed-my-active-dachshunds-to-help-keep-them-healthy/

Thank you for the helpful info! Do you have an article sharing the raw diet you feed your pups? Have you always fed your doxies raw and, if not, what led you to the change?

Thank you!
Lindsey

HI Melissa. I don’t know your pup’s speific situation but walking is still an appropriate form of exercise with a dog that has back issues. Swimming is also a good one. Some people have their own pool or just support their dogs in a bathtub while they paddle. In some areas, there are also pool facilities specifically for dogs.

Hi Donna. Yes, as my article mentions, adding no-sodium green beans in place of a portion of the food is a good option to reduce calories while providing a similar volume. If I don’t add beans, I use the water trick I mention. There aren’t really any other veggies as low calorie as the green beans but any dog-safe non-starchy vegetable could work. One example would be broccoli.

Hi Bob. I remember talking with you. You are welcome to share my article on social media but I don’t allow it to be republished. If you would like content for your blog, please reach out to me at Jessica@pettalkmedia.com and we can discuss options. Thanks.

We met at Bark World several years ago and I have been following you since. We have a company called Let Your Love Grow, we convert cremation ash into organic matter, allowing them to live again as any type of plant. I am also doxie dad! I love this blog about monitoring or helping a doxie lose weight. Would you allow us to share this blog on our website? http://www.letyourlovegrow.com ?

Thanks,