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Not only would that do absolutely nothing to solve the problem, but research shows that\u00a0<a class=\"customGaEvent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/canine-corner\/201205\/is-punishment-effective-way-change-the-behavior-dogs?7fh285_auid=1578031086041_k4xqyqqhnyzquej5po\" rel=\"Punishment\">punishment<\/a>\u00a0during training can lead to increased aggression. Nevertheless, the fact remains that\u00a0<a class=\"customGaEvent\" href=\"https:\/\/petobesityprevention.org\/?7fh285_auid=1578031086041_k4xqyqqhnyzquej5po\" rel=\"56%OfDogs\">56% of dogs<\/a>\u00a0in America are overweight, and pet owners should take the blame.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017 alone the cost of veterinary expenses for obese and overweight dogs was over $69 million, with over $67 million coming directly out of dog owners pockets. The cost of obesity isn\u2019t just in dollars, it\u2019s in the quality and quantity of your dog\u2019s years. Overweight and obese dogs are\u00a0<a class=\"customGaEvent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/02\/04\/well\/family\/time-to-put-fluffy-and-fido-on-a-diet.html?7fh285_auid=1578031086041_k4xqyqqhnyzquej5po\" rel=\"MoreLikelyToSuffer\">more likely to suffer<\/a>\u00a0from arthritis, heart disease, bladder and urinary tract disease, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, high blood pressure, and spinal disease. Additionally, being overweight or obese can contribute to taking up two years off of your dog\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you\u2019re probably wondering: why is this happening? There are two main reasons.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”1. You are feeding your dog too much.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:0″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20italic%3A300%3Aitalic” el_class=”IE_head_h2_light”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”IE_para_dark_np”]Most commercially made dog food comes in bulk bags with\u00a0<a class=\"customGaEvent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.equipetstores.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/Dog-Food-Information-Sheets\/Royal-Canin-Labrador-Retriever-Adult-Dog-Food-Information-Sheet_1.jpg?7fh285_auid=1578031086041_k4xqyqqhnyzquej5po\" rel=\"VagueOrDeliberatelyMisleadingPortioningInstructions.\">vague or deliberately misleading portioning instructions.<\/a>\u00a0We were tipped off by one of our readers that this was a widespread issue. Sam, an owner of a thirteen year old labrador retriever, learned it the hard way.<\/p>\n<p>When Sam first got his lab, Remi, he was only a year old, but he was already overweight. The people Sam had gotten Remi from had been feeding him according to the table found on their dried dog food package, which told them Remi needed to be eating up to 7 cups of dog food a day. After consulting veterinary nutritionists and other online sources, Sam cut down Remi\u2019s food to 3.5 cups a day, half as much as what the dried dog food table said he needed to be eating. At this portioning Remi was still able to remain very active: going on fifteen mile hikes and three hour swims while staying at his ideal weight.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”2. The food you give your dog is unhealthy.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:0″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:300%20light%20italic%3A300%3Aitalic” el_class=”IE_head_h2_light”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”IE_para_dark_np”]The FDA doesn\u2019t regulate dog food, which means that commercial dog food is made with far lower standards than human food is. Dry dog food is full of empty calories \u2014 fillers, additives, and low quality waste products that are only safe to eat after being cooked using high heat, destroying their nutritional value.<\/p>\n<p>Kibble only has to contain 3% of beef to be labeled as \u2018made with real beef,\u2019 and if it\u2019s \u2018chicken flavored\u2019 or \u2018beef flavored\u2019 it doesn\u2019t have to have any real meat in it at all. The packaging your dog food comes in might feature chicken or broccoli, but that doesn\u2019t mean it has any real protein or vegetables inside. Worst of all: dry dog food isn\u2019t taste tested or even quality tested \u2013 it\u2019s basically fast food for dogs, but worse.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”IE_para_dark_np”]Over time, the weight your dog gains by eating table scraps will make them overweight, and possibly even obese. There are multiple problems that come from being obese, with some of the most pressing being the stress the extra weight puts on your dog\u2019s bones and organs. This can lead to arthritis, pain, infection, and over time will manifest in other more serious problems such as heart disease.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Solution” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:0″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”IE_head_h2″][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”IE_para_dark_np”]With incorrect portioning and bad ingredients, it\u2019s no wonder dogs are getting more and more obese each year. But it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. A new wave of dog food delivery service have created a way to provide a healthier option to commercially made dog food. They are made with fresh, real ingredients, without harmful additives, and tend to stay away from pseudoscientific fads such grain free diets. Often, recipes are formulated by licensed veterinian nutritionists and tailored to fit your dog\u2019s exact nutritional needs.<\/p>\n<p>While the products they\u2019re selling are more expensive than traditional, dried dog food, a lot of people have made the switch. When it comes down to it, commercial dog food isn\u2019t a healthy option, and it really shouldn\u2019t be an option at all. Why should your dog eat food you wouldn\u2019t eat? They shouldn\u2019t. However, because there are so many more options now than there used to be, picking the right dog meal subscription isn\u2019t easy. While a lot of the products look the same, there are differences worth noting, so we\u2019ve picked three of the best dog food companies to improve your dog\u2019s health: Ollie, Farmer\u2019s Dog, and NomNomNow.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image source=”external_link” custom_src=”https:\/\/static.insiderenvy.com\/store\/images\/2019\/03\/18212623\/ughhh1.png”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”IE_para_t”]<\/p>\n<h2>Best overall: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"customGaEvent\" style=\"color: #19bfcb;\" href=\"https:\/\/get.myollie.com\/dog?7fh285_auid=1573204415697_k2pxag29idjhfkzsxs\" rel=\"Ollie\">Ollie<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ollie is all about quality. While Ollie\u2019s headquarters are in New York, all of its cooking and packaging takes place in New Jersey, at a USDA certified facility. This means that the meals Ollie makes aren\u2019t only edible for dogs \u2013 they\u2019re edible for you too. Each meal is formulated by veterinary nutritionists using the highest quality proteins, fruits, and vegetables to make dog meals customized to your pet\u2019s breed, weight, age, gender, activity level, and allergies. In the Ollie facility, meals are cooked in low temperature kettle cookers so none of the nutritional values is lost. From there, meals are carefully cooled, weighed, portioned, and checked by third party quality testers before arriving at your door. Currently, Ollie is offering 20% off your first box, but you can get\u00a0<a class=\"customGaEvent\" href=\"https:\/\/get.myollie.com\/dog.html?7fh285_auid=1578031086041_k4xqyqqhnyzquej5po\" rel=\"50%OffThroughThisLinkForALimitedTimeOnly\">50% off through this link for a limited time only<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Runner Up: Farmer\u2019s Dog” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:0″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”IE_head_h2″][vc_column_text el_class=”IE_para_dark_np”]Founded in Brooklyn, the Farmer\u2019s Dog is focused on not only making your dog\u2019s life better, but making the whole world better too. As part of this, Farmer\u2019s Dog only uses recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable materials when packaging its meals. Before packaging, meals are designed by veterinary nutritionists to fit your pet\u2019s profile, and cooked in a USDA certified kitchen using proteins, vegetables, starches, and fruits that are cooked at low heat. Every two weeks, the Farmer\u2019s Dog asks you to choose which two meals you\u2019d like to have featured in your delivery for the next two weeks, then vacuum packs and sends your chosen recipes in fourteen meals delivered to your door.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Runner Up: Nom Nom Now” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:0″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”IE_head_h2″][vc_column_text el_class=”IE_para_dark_np”]If you\u2019re worried about whether or not your dog is consuming enough vitamins and minerals, NomNomNow has a solution for that. 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