Question:

I have a 120 lb lab mix dog that is almost 9 years old. He needs to slim down but I am having trouble accomplishing this. One reason he may be having trouble loosing weight is he was recently diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. I get the definitive diagnosis next week. Can you recommend a food for him? Thanks

Answer:

Hi,

I always recommend a home made diet, according to “Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats” by Kymthy Schultz.   Having said that, the diet is not going to be all that helpful,  if that is all you do.   Classical homeopathy is the treatment of choice to begin with, and some dogs still occasionally need drug therapy.   Thanks

Dr. Judy Stolz