Bitch Advice

[GypsyGSD]

Did not know how to title this , but a friend has taken on a 5 year old bitch she looks like she has had loads of puppies but has never had a litter her previous owner said she had a phantom a few years ago,and her underneath is very flabby she also has not had much exercise, my friend has put her on a low fat food and started her exercise regime but is there any thing else she can do to get this girl back in shape so she does no look like she has come from a puppy breeding farm thanks gypsy x

[Tilly2]

Once she starts taking proper exercise she will firm up. She needs to lose weight, as an overweight dog is more likely to suffer from joint problems.

P.S. My GSD is called Gypsy!

[GypsyGSD]

thank you both I use gypsy in memory of a German shepherd I lost 3 years ago age 14 x

[lankeela]

Hydrotherapy, swimming can help with muscle tone without putting too much strain on joints. Costs around £20 for a half hour session.