Don't get the wrong idea, this isn't about feeding your dog green beans and nothing else. The way the green bean diet dog food works is to mix your standard dog food mixed with some green beans.

What's the benefit? It helps keep your dog full between meals. If you have a dog that's anything like mine, she's always hungry and looking for anything to snack on. By adding some green beans to her food at meal time, keeps her full and well fed. She's quite satisfied, at least until the next meal.

Of course, this technique is not necessary for all dogs. But this is really nice for these dogs that could eat more than they should at one meal. If you decide to try this, remember that only a small amount of green beans per meal will do. You don't have to go filling your pantry with tons of cans. Plan on storing the leftover out of the can for the next day in the fridge.

By measuring it, you can keep track of how much your dog is getting. Be consistent: Give her the same amount every day once she's accustomed to it. But start small. Just slip in a little tiny bit, then increase the amount every day.

If you find them on sale, then go ahead and stock up. But do keep in mind that unless you have a giant of a dog who devours a heaping amount of dog feed in one meal, you won't be going through them too fast.

How many green beans do you feed her? You need to take into account how big she is and how much she usually eats. Another thing: No salt. Do your best to find green beans that don't have salt added in.

Probably the best thing about this diet dog food plan is that your dog will be able to get down to a healthier weight, which means she'll have more energy and better health. So get your dog to eat her veggies.

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