Lower-calorie Dog Foods

Choosing food for your dog can be overwhelming because there are so many brands available and also because each breed and dog is different. Depending on certain factors, your dog may require a lower-calorie diet. Your pet's age, breed, weight and overall health will determine if you should switch to a lower-calorie dog food. Talk with your veterinarian to determine if a lower-calorie food option would benefit the health of your dog.

  1. Authority

    • Authority offers a low-calorie dog food recipe. The main ingredient is chicken, which has few calories and less fat. The food also is more protein-based and contains less carbohydrates than other brands. Giving your do food that has a fewer carbohydrates can help your dog lose weight, according to The Whole Dog Journal.

    Prescription Diet

    • This is a dog food that claims your dog will reduce its body fat by 22 percent. It contains ingredients that help regulate your dog's cholesterol levels and trygylceride levels. This brand of dog food is also high in fiber to make your dog feel full but at fewer calories. It is also available in dry and wet formulas.

    Royal Canin

    • Royal Canin has a high fiber content so that you dog will feel full without adding calories. Because of its high fiber content, this brand will also help with your dog's digestive system. Royal Canin is available in dry food formulas and canned formulas.