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Zeus the Overweight Alaskan Malamute

How Nurturing by Nature 's Raw Dog Food Helped Him Reach His Health Goals

Weight Loss on Raw

With many years of experience, we have countless amazing stories to share, but this one stands out, especially in terms of weight loss. If you're interested in weight loss for your pet, please don't hesitate to contact us. One of our experts will be on hand to guide you through the steps of a weight loss journey on Raw Pet Food. We are a team dedicated to crafting the very best Raw Pet Food and delivering it to our community through exceptional customer service. We are here for you, driven by a passionate vision & ethos that all began in the family kitchen.

In August 2020, Zeus, an Alaskan Malamute, tipped the scales at a whopping 63 kg and was in dire need of weight loss to live a happier and healthier life.

Val and her husband have been dog lovers for most of their lives, but after their last dog passed over the rainbow bridge, they decided to take a break due to their advancing age. However, the absence of canine companionship was deeply felt, and it wasn't long before they reached out to Saints Sled Dog Rescue, a not-for-profit charity, with the intention of fostering dogs in need of permanent homes.

After a short while, Sally Copson-Moore, the North-West Coordinator for Saints Sled, contacted Val and suggested she visit their website to learn about a 7-year-old Alaskan Malamute named Zeus.

Val and her husband agreed to foster Zeus for an initial two-week period, providing Saints Sled Dog Rescue Centre with some time to find a more permanent solution.

Zeus was a loving and amiable dog, but he had not been well-socialized with other dogs and was very reactive on the lead. A more pressing issue was his weight; Zeus had become significantly overweight. By the time Val took him in for his foster period in August 2020, he weighed around 63 kg—about 20 to 25 kg more than his ideal weight.

At 7 years old, Zeus should have been in the prime of his life—strong, agile, and full of stamina as an Alaskan Malamute. Unfortunately, the reality was far different; he struggled to run properly or even stand up with ease. He certainly wasn’t able to jump into the back seat of Val’s car without assistance.

Val was advised to give us a call here at Nurturing by Nature

Heather, the founder of Saints Sled Dog Rescue, reached out to Val and recommended exploring a raw dog food diet to kickstart Zeus's journey back to health.

Heeding this advice, Val was directed to ring us here at Nurturing by Nature, to discuss Zeus’s history and allow our team to offer the best course of action. Val connected with Sue Morris, one of our knowledgeable specialists, who reviewed the details and suggested starting Zeus on 350g to 400g of Raw Pet Food Chicken Mince per day, gradually increasing the portion to 500g of various raw dog food minces daily.

As the weeks passed, they introduced a variety of proteins into Zeus’s diet, providing a balanced nutritional profile, and the excess weight began to steadily decrease.

The impact on his well-being was evident almost immediately. Zeus's vitality and general energy levels surged. He began to run more freely and could effortlessly rise from the floor. He even mastered jumping into the car from the ground without any help.

Val remained vigilant in monitoring Zeus's weight and kept in regular contact with Sue to ensure she was doing all she could for him. By August 2021, although the vet had recommended increasing Zeus's daily raw dog food intake to 600g, Val noticed a slight uptick in his weight. Responsively, she adjusted the amount back to 550g per day, which helped him stabilise.

As evidenced by a recent weigh-in back in October 2021, Zeus achieved his optimal weight of 44kg, and his vitality and energy levels have been restored to where they ought to be.

It's no surprise that Val and her husband, having fallen for Zeus's charms, decided to adopt him, giving him a loving forever home.

They discovered that Zeus has an underactive thyroid and some minor skin conditions, so they expanded his diet to include some white fish, which has alleviated these issues.

Now, they regularly purchase 2 Raw Dog Food Variety Boxes every six weeks, providing Zeus with a diverse range of proteins to ensure his diet stays as natural as it would be in the wild.

To us, Val and her husband are nothing short of heroic. They not only support dogs in need but in Zeus's case, they embraced a dog requiring special care and afforded him the best possible chance at a happy and healthy life.

We intend to stay in regular contact with Val to ensure Zeus continues to bring joy and activity to their lives.

If you're concerned about your dog's weight or need advice, or if you have a similar story you'd like to share, please reach out to us here at Nurturing by Nature – we're always eager to listen and assist.

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