Overweight labrador cross

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I have a Springador bitch (half Labrador and Half Springer spaniel). She is a beautiful playful dog, age 4 years and I have owned her since she was a puppy. Came from a reputable breeder.

Her temperament/looks are more labrador than springer (and I've owned both types before) although she is more excitable than the average labrador. I am having a lot of trouble keeping her weight down. She has been spayed.

She has lots of walks as we live in the country and a garden to play in. She is fed three small meals a day (kibble and fresh meat usually) but asks for food all day even though I know she is actually overfed if anything. I asked the vet and he said to give her raw carrots for treats. I have done this but she is still overweight. I am thinking of putting her on kibble for overweight dogs. At the moment she is on Tails.com but I have now cancelled the subscription because although they said they had altered the recipe because of her weight issues, there has been no noticeable difference.

Can anyone recommend a kibble for overweight dogs that actually works or have any ideas about how to curb her incessant demands for food. Oxford University have discovered a gene in Labs which makes them crave food that she seems to have inherited!

It's very, very hard with Labs or Lab Xs. People with dogs less food obsessed cannot always imagine the struggle.

It is our responsibility ultimately to keep them a good weight but it's a daily struggle when they employ all their cuteness to get any tiny morsel of food they see.

Fair play to you for acknowledging there’s a problem and being so open to advice. One of my dogs is food obsessed and the way I see it is she would eat until she pops so it is up to me to ensure she has the right amount for a long and happy life. The scattering food suggested earlier works well.