> ---------------------------- > From: Andie Reid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: fat berners > > in cutting back, add green beans to the bowl - they love them, fill > them up, add minimal calories, a few vitamins, but most importantly, > make the dog feel full when the actual portion has been decreased.
If feeding canned green beans, make sure you rinse all the salt brine off of them before feeding. You can buy unSALTED canned beans but they are more expensive. ( for the added salt??) I switched to a lower calorie, good grade kibble for "Ian". He weighs in at 128# but is not fat. He is just a big-boned berner and I don't want him to add any extra weight at 6 1/2yrs old. Also adding steamed veggies to his diet, such as squashes, has helped fill him up. Carol Slider in NC with Ian and Anna
