Cut all the obese dog's kibble back by 1/2 of the total and the overweight dogs back by 1/3 and bulk it out with pumpkin (plain, not pie filling) or green beans or other low calorie vegis they will eat. They don't need rice of any kind if they are on a diet.
Of course they act starving all the time - they are dogs! Don't believe it. More than likely they are working you and are just really good beggars!
2 and 1/2 cups per day for a beagle is TOO MUCH. I have a 12 year old 50lb AmStaff at home that only gets 1 1/2 cups and maintains her weight just fine although I do understand dogs are different.
But if you have a very very active beagle and it is still overweight then you must be overfeeding.
California Natural is a good less expensive food that has a fish and sweet potato blend that is good for dogs that may have food allergies. If you can afford Wellness or Taste of the Wild I would go with those but California Natural will certainly fit the bill.
You might get the lab's thyroid checked if she is losing hair and is fat. She may need salmon oil or other oil added to her food to maintain a good coat.
Of course they act starving all the time - they are dogs! Don't believe it. More than likely they are working you and are just really good beggars!
2 and 1/2 cups per day for a beagle is TOO MUCH. I have a 12 year old 50lb AmStaff at home that only gets 1 1/2 cups and maintains her weight just fine although I do understand dogs are different.
But if you have a very very active beagle and it is still overweight then you must be overfeeding.
California Natural is a good less expensive food that has a fish and sweet potato blend that is good for dogs that may have food allergies. If you can afford Wellness or Taste of the Wild I would go with those but California Natural will certainly fit the bill.
You might get the lab's thyroid checked if she is losing hair and is fat. She may need salmon oil or other oil added to her food to maintain a good coat.
