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Fitness Tip: Avoid exercising your dog outdoors when the weather is extremely cold or hot. Wait until the temperature is more bearable or opt for an indoor activity instead.
Feeding Tip: Remove the empty dish once your dog is finished eating so he won't be looking for more food.
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Fitness Tip: Make sure your dog gets plenty of water both before and after heavy exercise.
Feeding Tip: Want to give your dog a treat? Pieces of apple or carrot make great low-fat snacks.
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Fitness Tip: It takes time for your dog to build up firm calluses. Until then, try to keep long walks or runs restricted to grassy areas.
Feeding Tip: To prevent begging at the table, feed your dog before your feed yourself.
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Fitness Tip: Proper exercise helps strengthen the immune system, which protects against the many infectious diseases that can afflict your dog.
Feeding Tip: Protein is important during weight loss to help your dog maintain lean muscle and increase his overall metabolism.
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Fitness Tip: Don't exercise your dog too soon after he eats as it could cause severe stomach gas or bloat.
Feeding Tip: If you have more than one pet, feed them separately from your dieting dog to avoid food stealing.
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Fitness Tip: Exercise is not only important for weight loss, it also plays an important role in joint health.
Feeding Tip: Never attempt to crash-diet your dog as it can result in liver damage.
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Fitness Tip: Try to do a wide variety of activities - this will help prevent boredom for both your dog and for you.
Feeding Tip: Get your family and friends on board to ensure they don't sneak snacks to your dog on the side.
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Fitness Tip: Depending on the breed, swimming can be a great way to help your dog get back in shape without being too strenuous.
Feeding Tip: Use a measuring cup or scoop when feeding your dog to ensure you're consistently giving him the right amount.
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Fitness Tip: If your dog hasn't done a lot of exercise, start off with low impact activities and gradually work up to more vigorous exercise.
Feeding Tip: No matter how much your dog begs -- no table scraps!
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Fitness Tip: The amount of exercise your dog needs depends on its breed or type, its age and overall fitness level. Check with your vet before starting any fitness program.
Feeding Tip: When switching to a new food, make the transition over a period of 4 or 5 days by mixing portions of both foods until you slowly phase the old food out.
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