Method of controlling and reducing food intake for a dog

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of using meal alternatives and diet methods to maintain and enhance an animal's health, particularly a dog. Obese dogs face a higher risk of many different ailments and a shorter lifespan. An animal chew meal alternative fortified with health affecting additives is safe, entertaining, and promotes good health. The invention enhances a dog's diet by substituting a healthy, high protein, palatable meal alternative of known caloric content for daily treats and table scraps of unknown caloric content that can result in reduced caloric intake. In addition, a collaborative exercise regimen for the dog and the dog's owner further improves health and wellness of the pet. Overall, the invention reduces the time required by a pet owner to administer a healthy, satisfying diet for his pet.

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