Humm..if I were the sensitive type, I might take your tone as insulting. However, I feel the need to 'defend' myself and my Rottweiler. We run 4 miles a day, and Rosco is quite capable of keeping up with me. In spite of the rigerous exercise, he still needs to loose a few pounds. I am not the only one who feeds him so I am not totally in control of his food consumption. That is why I was asking for tips and advise. When I said he was on a low fat diet, he is on "Sensible Choice - lamb and rice Reduced Calorie", which I researched before put him on this food. I appreciate what you are saying but don't appreciate the 'judgemental tone'. I just want the best for my dog and none of us can be faulted for that.